Martha Merz
Dec. 18, 1945-July 23, 2024
Granite Bay, CA, California

Martha Feil Merz, a beacon of warmth and love, was called home on July 23, 2024, surrounded by family members. Born to Anna and Adolf Feil on December 18, 1945, Martha's life was a tapestry of love, service, and caring to those around her. Martha's journey began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she grew up with her siblings, Annie, and the late John, Carl and Gus.It was also where Martha met Dennis Merz, her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life. They were married in 1964 and began their life in California, settling in Atherton. Together they raised five children and were an example of love, faith in God, hard work, and devotion.

In 1988, Martha and family opened Martha’s Pastries in Menlo Park. For 26 years she used her passion for baking to touch lives in the Menlo Park community. After her retirement, she moved to Granite Bay, CA.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, her granddaughter, Josie, and her brothers. Martha’s memory is honored by her children, Mariann, Margo, Samuel and his wife Yolanda, Vicky, and Debbie and her husband Brad; and her grandchildren,Samantha, Melanie and her husband Justin, Katrina, Joshua, Nicolas, C.J. and his wife Emily, Justin, Izzy, Ali, and Logan; and her great-grandchildrenHayden and Stevie. Her sister Annie, along with Martha’s nieces and nephews, and a multitude of friends also survive her.

Services and a reception to celebrate Martha's life will be held on September 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Journey Presbyterian Church of Folsom, 450 Blue Ravine Rd, Folsom, CA 95630.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following in her name: Journey Church of Folsom Meditation Garden, or Mercy Chefs-Feeding Body and Soul

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