Jim Spencer “Sandy” Mertz

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Jim Spencer “Sandy” Mertz, age 68, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Fort Scott. He was born Aug. 20, 1952, in Fort Scott, the son of Jim I. Mertz and Maybelle L. Spencer Mertz. Sandy graduated from the Fort Scott High School with the Class of 1971. He had served with the Kansas Army National Guard. Sandy was a cattleman and maintained his own cow/calf operation and also owned his own lime hauling company. In addition, he also kept a sizeable heard of donkeys. Sandy was always willing to help others and volunteered his time for several area organizations including the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, the Cato Historical Preservation Association and the Bourbon County Fair Association. Sandy often sponsored youth softball and baseball teams. He liked watching the Food Network and enjoyed recreating the cuisine. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

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