Erlene Elizabeth Mercer went to her heavenly home at 10:27 on November 11, 2017. She passed away peacefully with family by her side.
Erlene was born on August 11, 1928 to Willis and Eunice (Krull) Bertz in Roca, Nebraska. She was the first of three children.
She was a person who felt most content when serving others. Accepting everyone for who they were and welcoming them into her heart and home. Erlene was a devoted wife, mother and friend. A woman of many talents, sewing her children’s clothing, including their wedding dresses. Erlene delighted in making crafts for her family and friends. She was an avid hunter for many years. A housewife, cook, waitress, seamstress, business owner and pilot car driver were just many of her working adventures.
Erlene was preceded in death by her mother and father, Willis and Eunice Bertz, her husband Henry (Hank) Mercer, brother Leland Bertz, nephew Lonnie Bertz and great granddaughter Makiah Erlene Bartsch. She is survived by her children Barbara Main, Sandy (Jack) Hamlin, Jean (Tom) Seifert, brother Kenley (Mary) Bertz – grandchildren Heather Christensen, Carrie Main, Jennifer (Drew) White, Willy (Marie) Holler, Nick (Nichole) Hamlin, Bridget (Jeremy) Bartsch, Tad (Mary) Seifert, and Jina Seifert. She is also survived by twenty-one great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren, as well as many friends and relatives.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 18th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. A private interment service will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Bozeman, at a later date. Those wishing to give memorials can send them to the Shriners Hospital, 911 West 5th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99204 or the Kiah Foundation, 1740 N. Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59601. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Erlene.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday November 18, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59602
Funeral Reception
Immediatly following Funeral Service
Saturday November 18, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Hall
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday November 18, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59602
Funeral Reception
Immediatly following Funeral Service
Saturday November 18, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Hall
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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David L Harvey says
To Erlene’s family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of spending time with Hank and Erlene. Take Care because We Care. May God comfort you and bring you peace. We love you. David and Claudia Harvey
Terry Ross Wareham says
Barb, Sandy, and Jean, I loved your mom the short time I knew her. She always had a great smile and a laugh and made the world a better place for all that knew her. She will be missed by many.
AnnieB says
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God’s loving kindness bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Revelation 21:3,4
Linda Sandman says
To Sandy & Erlene’s family: I was so sorry to see in the paper of Erlene’s passing. I want you to know what a privilege it was to have Erlene at SonHeaven. I have so many wonderful memories of her (especially when I helped at breakfast and got special time with her). She was a lovely woman and she loved her family. I’m holding you all in my thoughts.
Barb (Beanie) Hamlin says
Barb, Sandy , JEAN & Family, iour mom was such a unique and special lady. She really cared about everyone and never judged a soul. She had a good life because her positive attitude touched us all. Wish we were in Helena to attend her going home celebration.
Kip Kapinos says
Erlene has a special place in our heart. I can remember so many hours of laughter my folks (Sally and Elmer) shared with Hank and Erlene too. After mom passed away, Erlene helped Barb and I to dispose of many items, giving them to others who were in need, like the cancer center and more. As a friend, she was the best. Her explosive laughter still lingers inside my head after so many years of not seeing her. Take care, all you kids who lost a special lady. She was the bast.
Kip and Barb Kapinos
Jan Tintinger Magee says
Barb, Sandy, Jean and families
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Jan Tintinger Magee
Bev (Marks) Miller says
So many fond memories of Earlene from my early teen years. Truly a remarkable woman. Denny and I send our condolences.
Cindy Stevick says
Sandy, I adored the times I was around your beautiful mother! She showered everyone around her with her smile and unconditional acceptance. She was always gracious and loving! I can still hear her voice… such a precious lady! Just thinking of her makes me smile! She will be by your side forever.