Eric John Mertl Obituary

Eric John Mertl attended Burlingame High School in Burlingame, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Eric John Mertl.

Graduation Year	Class of 1979
Date of Passing	Jan 30, 2013
About	Entered into rest at Stanford Hospital on January 30, 2013, following a traffic collision in Burlingame. Beloved husband of Susan Bowie and loving father of Kyle Mertl. Devoted son of Anna Mertl and of the late Fritz Mertl. Dear brother of Richard (his wife Debbie) Mertl, Fred (his wife Karen) Mertl. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A native of Burlingame California, age 51 years. Eric graduated from Burlingame High School in 1978, and he began a career in law enforcement as a Millbrae Police Explorer/Cadet. He later became a Police Officer in the City of Millbrae, assigned to traffic and canine duties. In 2005, he transferred to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff, having a combined thirty-two year career in law enforcement.