Carol Lynn Mertens

Carol Lynn Mertens, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Care Center at the age of 67.

Carol Lynn, daughter of Henry and Anna (Burckhard) Mertens was born on September 8, 1957 in Devils Lake. She attended Devils Lake Public School and graduated from Central High School with the class of 1975. 

For many years, Carol was the extraordinary Day Care provider to her many nieces and nephews. She also cared for her sister Joyce and her mother Ann until their deaths. Carol then began employment at Mercy Hospital in the dietary department until increasing health problems forced her to retire. 

Carol collected angels as a hobby. But to Carol’s brothers and sisters, she was their angel here on earth. She not only cared for her nieces and nephews, but as they grew up, she always wanted to know what was happening in their lives. She looked forward to the birth of each new great niece and great nephew. 

Her health issues kept her from attending events and celebrations, but she treasured family with all her heart. 

Carol is survived by her siblings, Barbara (Richard) Erickson of Auburn WA, Robert Mertens, Lakota ND, Don Mertens, Dennis (Julie) Mertens, Henry Mertens, Tom (Diane) Mertens and Tim Mertens all of Devils Lake; nephews and nieces Lance, Erickson, Brandon (Kelsey) Mertens, Ryan Mertens, Lucas (Bobbie) Mertens, Rebecca (Derrick) Rygg, Benjamin (Haley) Mertens, Stephanie (Tyler) Nelson, Nathan (Haley) Mertens, Jacob (Emma) Mertens, Jessica Mertens, Brett Mertens; many precious great nieces and great nephews; several dear aunts, uncles and many beloved cousins. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Anna, sister Joyce Mertens and niece Leslie Erickson, sister-in-law Sheila Mertens. 

There will be a gathering of family and friends, a time of prayer and remembrance for Carol on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following the graveside service at the Knights of Columbus Hall.