William “Bill” Mermer, 66, of Oregon, Ohio passed on to Glory suddenly on Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was born on October 20, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to Stanley and Elva Mermer. Bill was a graduate of Macomber High School and served his country for 10 years as a Chief Petty Officer (MMC/SS) in the U.S. Navy, during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed his work in commercial and industrial heating and air conditioning, often refusing to put down his tools. He worked in the industry for over 35 years. Bill was a service manager and technician for Trane Heating and Air Conditioning and Dimech Mechanical Services. Most recently, he was the Area Service Manager for Trane Building Services. Bill was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #50.
Bill loved attending the Church of the Good Shepherd in Wayne, Ohio where he lead Bible Study groups and taught Sunday school classes. In his spare time, he was often found studying scripture, working on home projects and doing yard work. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR races. Bill will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 35 years, Dia Mermer; daughters, Amanda (fiancé Jon Amazeen) Mermer and Ashley (Eric) Frye; granddaughter, Abigail Frye and his mother-in-law, Germaine Schuh. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Robert Mermer and father-in-law, Bill Schuh.
Family and friends may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd, Oregon, from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd or Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission.