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Rickey "Rick" Mertens
1951 - 2026
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1951
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2026
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Rickey Mertens Obituary
Rickey "Rick" Mertens
April 8, 1951 - October 19, 2026
Rickey "Rick" Mertens, 75, passed away on October 19, 2026, in Bennet, NE. He was born on April 8, 1951, to James and Delores (Taft) Mertens in Lincoln, NE.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at St. Peter Catholic Church (4500 Duxhall Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516). A graveside service will take place following the service. A celebration of life gathering with family greeting friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, with a recitation of the Rosary to follow at 6:30 p.m. at Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516).
Memorials to the family for future designation. Condolences are available online at roperandsons.com.
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Published by Lincoln Journal Star from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2026.
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Dennis Gage
October 23, 2026
Maggie sorry for your loss, was this sudden or had Rick been dealing with on going health issues. Will talk more later. Hugs and thinking of you... Denny & Betty
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Memorial Events for Rickey Mertens
Oct
26
Rosary
6:30 p.m.
Roper & Sons South Chapel
3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
Oct
26
Celebration of Life
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Roper & Sons South Chapel
3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
Oct
27
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 a.m.
St. Peter Catholic Church
4500 Duxhall Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
Funeral services provided by:
Roper and Sons - South Lincoln
3950 Hohensee Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
Call: 4022615907
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