| Graduation Year | Class of 1979 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 30, 2013 |
| About | Entered into rest at Stanford Hospital on January 30, 2013, following a traffic collision in Burlingame. Beloved husband of Susan Bowie and loving father of Kyle Mertl. Devoted son of Anna Mertl and of the late Fritz Mertl. Dear brother of Richard (his wife Debbie) Mertl, Fred (his wife Karen) Mertl. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A native of Burlingame California, age 51 years. Eric graduated from Burlingame High School in 1978, and he began a career in law enforcement as a Millbrae Police Explorer/Cadet. He later became a Police Officer in the City of Millbrae, assigned to traffic and canine duties. In 2005, he transferred to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff, having a combined thirty-two year career in law enforcement. |
