Carl Ray Schertz

Carl Ray Schertz, 83, a longtime Miami resident, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Carl was born on August 25, 1942, in Chetopa, Kansas, to Joseph William and Helen Lorene (Baunhofer) Schertz. Mr. Schertz worked as a truck driver for Fitz Freight for many years before working as a dock worker for Yellow Freight. He married Kathleen Marie Fitzgibbon on June 3, 1966. He and Kathleen made their home in Miami in 1968, after just beginning their family. Those who knew Carl knew he was a hard worker. He was a jack of all trades, helping family and neighbors, doing yard work, and cut firewood for most of his retirement. He was up every morning at coffee with the guys at 5:00 AM. He and Kathleen were longtime members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Schertz is preceded in passing by his parents, Joseph and Lorene Schertz, his loving wife Kathleen Marie Schertz, a sister, Wilma Schertz, and brothers Bill Schertz and Donald Schertz. Those sharing Carl’s memory will be his children Joey Schertz and his wife Shanda and their daughter Emily of Miami, Dusty Schertz and his wife Amber and their children Kathleen and Tucker of Fairland, Carrie Heyburn and her husband James with their sons Michael and Zachery of Miami, Mandy Bertalotto and her husband Daniel and their children Mary Kate, Caroline and Jack of Fayetteville, and Christy Schertz and her son Elijah of Claremore. Along with his brothers Edwin Schertz and his wife Terry of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, and Jerry Schertz of Miami. Also surviving are his many nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be a Vigil Service and Rosary on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service's Chapel at 5:00 PM. A visitation will follow until 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Samuel Perez officiating. Interment will follow at Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery in Miami. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to St Jude’s Medical Hospital. Friends and family may send notes of encouragement by viewing Carl's Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.

Carl Ray Schertz

August 25, 1942 - January 29, 2026