Mr. Arthur Mercer

Art Mercer, 88, long time Weston County resident, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Arthur Gerald Mercer was born April 25, 1925 in Whiting, Iowa, the son of Gerald (Judd) and Gladys (Robinson) Mercer. He attended Whiting School, and upon graduation from high school enlisted in the U.S. Army. Mr. Mercer was a very patriotic citizen and was very proud of his military service to his country. Art was a life-time member of the Wyoming American Legion. After his discharge he attended Iowa State University.
In 1955 art made his move to Wyoming where he was employed as a sheet metal worker. He later worked for several years for Sioux Oil Company. His last years before his retirement were spent as an employee of The Townsend Company in the field and later in the office.
In 1980, ne married Anna (Bock) Larson at Sundance, Wyoming. They made their home in Osage, Wyoming.
Art is survived by two step daughters, Carla Ann Nunez of Riverton, Wyoming and Sandra Kay Simmons of Osage; as well as 5 granddaughters, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Also among his survivors are several cousins and numerous friends.
Mr. Mercer was preceded in death by his wife "Annie," his parents and a brother Bruce.
Mr. Mercer's family says he enjoyed bowling, playing cards, traveleing, hunting and reminiscing about the "old times."
Memorial services are planned for Saturday, November 16th at Osage Community Church at 11:00 am with Pastor Zack Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle with military graveside rites.
Worden Funeral Directors of Newcastle have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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