Peggy D. Davis-Mertz

Peggy D Davis-Mertz, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 11, 2019, at The Towne House Retirement Center, Fort Wayne. Born on August 4, 1927, in Williams County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Betty (Oberlin) DeGroff. She was a member of St. Joe United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, and retired from Group Dekko International, in 1989, after more than 32 years of service in the accounting department. She is survived by her daughter, Pam (Dusty) Anderson, of Fort Wayne; son, Larry (Connie) Davis, of Avilla; step-daughters, Sherry Fulbright, and Beth Ann ( Ron) Witte, both of Fort Wayne; step-son, Scott (Greg Kroemer) Mertz, of Fort Wayne, sisters, Judy Bonar, of Albion, and Sherry Porter, of Carmel; brother, Robert DeGroff, of Fort Wayne; as well as grandchildren, Jason Davis, and Brittney Davis; step-granddaughters, Sarah Witte, and Mandi Witte; eight great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jay K Davis; second husband, H. William Mertz; and brother, Dave DeGroff; step-son-in-law, Pat Fulbright; and step-grandson, Roger Witte. Funeral service will be 1:30 pm, Friday, November 15, at DO McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm, Thursday, November 14, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sweet Cemetery, Albion. Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or Heartland Hospice. For online condolences please visit www.mccombandsons.com