Barry Wayne Mertz
11/28/1956-07/17/2025

Loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend.

Barry's parent's Robert and Rosemarie Mertz along with his brother Dennis Mertz preceded him in death.

Barry graduated from Ladue High school in 1975. Upon graduating high school, he went on to work for the Creve Coeur Street Department, which led to 16 weeks at the Police Academy and his 33-year career with the Creve Coeur Police Department. Here he worked as a Dispatcher, Patrolman, and Major Case Squad Detective.

Anyone who knew or worked with Barry knows his one-of-a-kind sense of humor and his incredible story-telling skills! The joy and laughter that he spread lives on through the continued sharing of stories by friends and family.

Barry was passionate about many things, including baseball and hockey, sports statistics, PVS (Pattonville Varsity Soccer), and of course, his dogs! Especially his Shetland Sheepdog, White Buffalo, who was surely the first to greet him in Heaven.

Barry was a passionate follower of Christ, attending Saint John Bosco Catholic Church and Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

His love and faith in Jesus leave no doubt in our minds that he is finally home and at peace with our Father in Heaven.

Barry is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Terry Mertz (Koewing), daughters Sarah Baldridge (Mertz), Katie Mertz and Crystal Mertz, sons Matthew Mertz, Nicholas Mertz and Brian Mertz, son-in-law Josh Baldridge, and his beloved friends.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 20, 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the Creve Coeur Government Center, 300 N New Ballas Rd, St. Louis, 63141