Background
Mertz, Donald Jeremiah was born on December 17, 1924 in Milwaukee. Son of Ray J. and Estelle (Gunz) Mertz.
Mertz, Donald Jeremiah was born on December 17, 1924 in Milwaukee. Son of Ray J. and Estelle (Gunz) Mertz.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Marquette University, 1947.
Field underwriter Mutual of New York Finance Services, Milwaukee, 1947-1953, manager Chicago, 1953-1955, superintendent of agencies New York City, 1955-1959, Chicago, 1959-1963, regional vice president Columbus, Ohio, 1963-1972, general manager Chicago, 1972-1986, field underwriter, since 1986.
President executive committee Marquette University Club, since 1987. With United States Navy, 1943-1944. Member Illinois Life Underwriters (president, board directors 1980-1982), Chicago Life Underwriters, Charter Life Underwriters, Chicago Charter Life Underwriters (board directors 1979-1980), Chicago Yacht Club (member power boat committee since 1987), Merchants and Manufacturers Club.
Married Andrey Scherr. Children: Matthew, Mark, Mary Ann, Margaret, Michael.