Russell “Buddy” Otto Mercer Jr.
October 20, 1954 - April 30, 2021
San Clemente California
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Russell “Buddy” Otto Mercer Jr.
October 20, 1954 - April 30, 2021
San Clemente California
Obituary
Russell “Buddy” Otto Mercer Jr.
Russell “Buddy” Otto Mercer Jr. went home to Jesus on April 30, 2021 at age 66.
Russell was born to Bud and Vanita Mercer on October 20, 1954 in Reseda, California. As a child, he loved watching westerns, listening to music, and playing guitar.
Russell met his wife, Pearlita in 1979 at Old Trails West. They married in 1984 and went on to have two children, Chad and Lionora. In 1993, they settled in San Clemente, California.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband & father, Russell was an accomplished musician. He performed throughout the U.S. with his father (Bud) and sister (Lin) in his early years and later performed professionally throughout the Southern California area as a professional guitarist, banjoist and producer. He was actively involved in his church where he played guitar for Sunday worship. His love for his family, music and faith in God was apparent by all who surrounded him.
Russell joins his parents, Bud and Vanita in Heaven. He is survived by his wife, Pearlita, his sisters, Bonnie and Lin and his children, Chad and Lionora.
Ephesians 5:19
“speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord”
Donations are graciously accepted through Pearlita Mercer’s Venmo account, @pearlmercer
2 responses to Russell “Buddy” Otto Mercer Jr.
Debra Bonapart says:
May 11, 2021
Dear Pearlita, Chad and Lionora,
I am so sorry to hear of Russ passing. It’s been a while since I’ve been in Orange County. I have missed seeing you guys from the days we use to go to Life Church together. If you want to get in touch with me you can email me @: butterflybou@gmail.com.
From: Debra Bonapart
John Marzy says:
September 8, 2023
I am deeply sorry for your families loss. Russ and I were friends for a short but intense amount of time. Lin (Linda to me) may remember me, I spent a summer, 1972, in Blue Jay at their home, and working as a dishwasher at the Trails Restaurant where they played. Remember my one song Linn? 🙂
Such fond memories, Russ was talented and had a wonderful sense of humor.
If anyone in the family is interested I have a 45 RPM vinyl record that Russ, Linda and his dad made. You may reach me at johnmarzy@gmail.com