Marvin David "Dave" Mers

Marvin David "Dave" Mers, age 76, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, October 4, 2013 at the Randall Residence, Tipp City, Ohio. He was born on July 14, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Marvin Tilden and Elinor Louise (Miller) Mers. He was married to Judy Ann (Tester) Mers for 44 years before she preceded him in death on December 1, 2003.

He is survived by his three sons and two daughters-in-law, Doug and Toni Mers, Mark Mers, and Craig and Teresa Mers all of Troy; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Janet; sisters, Margaret and Vicki; grandson, Clinton Mers; granddaughter, Aarin Burke; and one great-grandson, Able Mers; two great-granddaughters, Tessa Caruso and Briella Deloye; adopted son and his wife, Tom and Teri; adopted grandchildren, Alex, Megan and Andrew; and special friend, Joyce Lesch.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Dave was preceded in death by one son, Scott Patrick Mers, and two sisters, Mitzi and Carol.

He was the owner of Troy Radiator & Marine for more than 50 years. His hobbies were cars, boats and music.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00-8:00PM on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Baird Funeral Home.  Private interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com .