Kenneth R. (Ken) Mercer of Mayville passed away early Monday morning June 21, 2010 while at the Lutheran Home of Frankenmuth, Ken was 83.

Kenneth R. Mercer was born in Flint Michigan on March 23, 1928 and was the son of the late Leonard & Agnes (Sindilier) Mercer. After Ken graduated high school he served our country during the Korean War in the US-Army. Ken married Miss Beverly Blake July 1, 1950 and together Ken and Beverly celebrated nearly 59 years together before her passing on the 31st of May 2009. Ken retired from the General Motors Corp from the Turn stead-Coldwater Road Plant after 39 years of employment.

Ken leaves his children, Ron & Jamie Mercer, Michael & Patricia Mercer, Ruthann & Jimmie Locklear, Keith & Melissa Mercer, Robert & Lynette Mercer, and Maryann Mercer, several grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Ken leaves also, three brothers and two sisters’ in-law, Don & Pat Mercer, Clare & Donna Mercer, and Tim Mercer, a sister Lois Weinzierl and, several nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Besides his wife and parents Ken is also preceded in death by three sons John, Steven, and Kenneth Mercer Jr. a brother Leroy, and a sister Marion.

Friends may call at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington where the Mercer family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday June 24th 2010 at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington. The burial will follow at the Tuscola Twp. Cemetery in Tuscola MI. Jim Locklear will deliver the eulogy, and closing prayers at the cemetery. Military honors will conclude the services at the cemetery. These honors will be conducted by the Conrad-Wager & Keene American Legion Post # 164. Memorial Gifts of Remembrance can be directed to a charity of your choice. You’re welcome to leave personal condolences or share a memory online hanlinfuneralhome.com Hanlin Funeral Home has been assisting the Mercer family with arrangements.