Roy C. Mersdorf

Mersdorf, Roy C. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Mersdorf passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Brian's House at the Age of 86 years. The son of the late Charles and Lillian (Jacobs) Mersdorf was born July 4, 1925 in Bay City. He worked for many years at Bay Refinery and retired from Dow Ziploc Bags. He had a great love for his family; he played on a pool league, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and camping. Mr. Mersdorf served in the U.S. Army with Headquarters Battery 78th Armored Field Artillery Battalion during W.W. II with his twin brother Ray. They were both tank drivers in Italy. He is survived by six children: Linda (David) Blankenship of Bay City, Elizabeth "Becky" (Dennis) Malusi of Cedar Springs, MI; Theresa (Ron) Perkins of Canyon Lake, TX;Ellen Switala of Bay City; Dwight "Ike" Mersdorf of Canyon Lake, TX; and Virginia"Gina" (John) Syring of Bay City, one daughter-in-in-law: Alicia Mersdorf, sixteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; his twin brother with whom he was inseparable, Ray Mersdorf . In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, the former Virginia S. Richardson whom he married October 14, 1946 .She passed away July 2, 2008; one son, Roy Edward Mersdorf, who passed away March 15, 2011; his sisters and brothers: Argetta Cousins, Clifford and Charles Mersdorf and Eleanor Barteau; his sister-in-law; Cecelia Mersdorf. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff of Brian's House for the kind and compassionate care our loved one received during his time of need. The funeral service will take place Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Craig Albrecht with interment following in Floral Gardens Cemetery followed by Military Honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Monday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial cards for Brian's House and the National Lymphoma Society will be available at the funeral home. www.gephartfuneralhome.com