Funeral Homes near Mercer

Facts about the city

Mercer is a town in southern Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,732 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Mercer and the unincorporated communities of Carter and Manitowish are located within the town.Mercer identifies itself as the \"Loon Capital of the World\" in order to promote tourism. This is based on a wildlife study that found Mercer had the highest concentration of common loons in the world. In front of the Mercer Chamber of Commerce's information center, there is a 16-foot (4.9 m), 2,000-pound (910 kg) statue named \"Claire de Loon.\" Mercer also hosts an annual \"Loon Day\" festival, which features a large arts and crafts fair, live music and a loon calling contest.

Mercer Obituaries

It was disclosed by Peoria Journal Star on March 4th, 2021 that Christopher Roger Hobbs perished in Mercer, Wisconsin.  Hobbs was 50 years old and was born in Peoria, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Christopher Roger's life.

It was revealed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 6th, 2021 that Marie V Pinzl (Gillich) passed away in Mercer, Wisconsin.  Ms. Pinzl was 83 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marie V's life.

It was disclosed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on October 19th, 2019 that Steven H Zillmer perished in Mercer, Wisconsin.  Zillmer was 76 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Steven H's life.

It was written on May 24th, 2018 that Robert E Johnson passed on in Mercer, Wisconsin.  Johnson was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert E's life.

It was written on January 29th, 2018 that Gregory P Losiniecki passed away in Mercer, Wisconsin.  Losiniecki was 75 years old and was born in Michigan City, IN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gregory P's life.

It was reported on January 14th, 2018 that Russell R Sr Schmidt passed away in Mercer, Wisconsin.  Schmidt was 62 years old and was born in Elmhurst, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Russell R Sr's life.

It was written by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 10th, 2018 that Gene R Hickey passed away in Mercer, Wisconsin.  Hickey was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gene R's life.

It was disclosed by Register Guard on August 6th, 2017 that Curtis John Allen passed on in Bly, Oregon.  Allen was 77 years old and was born in Mercer, WI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Curtis John's life.

It was written by Klamath Falls Herald and News on August 6th, 2017 that Curtis John Allen passed away in Oregon.  Allen was 77 years old and was born in Mercer, WI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Curtis John's life.

It was noted on January 14th, 2017 that Leland C "Lee" Gleasman passed away in Mercer, Wisconsin.  Gleasman was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Leland C "Lee"'s life.

History

He was said to be one of Mercer's most respected, well-liked residents who was always ready to help his fellow townspeople. Ralph Capone eventually returned to Mercer, built a home, and ran a tavern called "The Rex Bar" until the early 1970s. Image:Claire de Loon, Mercer WI.JPG px fiberglass Claire de Loon, mascot of Mercer. In the 1930s Mercer was known to be frequented by the Capone brothers, Al, Ralph, George, and Matte. Mercer is a town in southern Iron County, Wisconsin County, Wisconsin, United States.