Hank J. Merten, age 57, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at ThedaCare in Appleton.  He was born on February 18, 1965, in New London son of the late Robert Merten and Wanita Bessette.  Hank was very artistic; he enjoyed being outdoors, eating and fishing.  He was employed by Ort Trucking for many years.

Hank is survived by his children: Zachariah (Ashley) Merten, Hunter Merten, Uriah Merten; grandchildren, Raina Merten and Benton Merten; a brother Randy Merten; sisters, Cheryl (Jim) Spranger and Audrey (Perry) Springstroh; and his best friend Dewey.  He is further survived by nieces and nephews: Amy Spranger, Angela Putzer, Scott Pingel, Danielle Herrick, Brittany Herrick, Brenda Anderson, Craig Merten, Christina Merten, and Chris Merten, other relatives and friends.

His parents and a nephew Uriah Anderson preceded him in death.

A Celebration of Hank's Life will be held at a later date in spring which will be published on the funeral Home website.

Remember me with smiles and laughter for that's how I will remember you all.  If you only remember me with tears then don't remember me at all.