Background
Merz, Charles Francis was born on March 16, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Centa (Heel) Merz.
Merz, Charles Francis was born on March 16, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Centa (Heel) Merz.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Wayne State University, 1971. Master of Architecture, Cranbrook Academy Art, 1979.
Draftsman Sommer & Katis, Chicago, 1962, 64. Junior draftsman Wakely, Kushner Associate, Inc., Warren, Michigan, 1965-1966, Linn Smith, Demiene, Adams, Inc., Troy, 1966. Junior designer, senior draftsman Giffels and Rosetti, Detroit, 1967.
With contract management department Smith, Hinchman and Grylls, Inc., 1967-1969, 1969-1976. Principal, treasurer Schervish, Vogel, Merz, Professional Corporation, since 1978. Lecturer in design and communication University Detroit, 1973-1976.
Assistant professor architecture University Detroit, since 1976.
Member tax review board Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, 1982. Member architectural selection committee Grosse Pointe Library, 1987. Board directors Detroit Focus Gallery, since 1988.
Member building committee St. Ambrose Catholic Community Church, 1986. Member American Institute of Architects (director Detroit chapter 1981-1984), Harmonie Park Association, Zoological Society (MSLA Founders Society).
Married Julie Merrill Williams, November 30, 1968. Children: Hanna, Nora, Martha.