May 21, 1939 – December 29, 2022
Gloria Merz, 83, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born on May 21, 1939, in Nappanee, Ind.
Gloria was a homemaker and also worked as a department manager for Keltsch Pharmacy in Fort Wayne. She attended St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church and enjoyed helping others, which she demonstrated through her time with Beginning Experience Ministry in Fort Wayne. Gloria enjoyed the penny slots at casinos, loved the ocean, and enjoyed cooking. She loved playing cards, especially euchre and peanut, and games with her friends, children, and grandchildren.
Gloria is survived by her children, Scott (Lisa) Merz, Lisa Roy, and Erik Merz; six grandchildren, Drew Merz, Chris Merz, Isaac Merz, Allison (Reed) Peterson, Michael (Kelsey) Jenkins, and Reece (Abi) Zillman; and six great-grandchildren, Elijah, Hannah, Rylee, Addi, William, and Evelyn.
Gloria was preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Donald & Bessie Beezley; and her mother and stepfather, Emma (Helmuth) & Merrill Schmeltz.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The V Foundation, 14600 Weston Pkwy., Cary, NC 27513 (v.org/about-us).
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