Terry Ray Mercer 74, of Granite City passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Gateway Regional Medical Center. He was born October 8, 1952 to Ray and Faye Mercer. He married Candace Troha October 10, 1973 in East St. Louis.

Ray was retired from Granite City Steel and a former volunteer of the Long Lake Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Candace Mercer; three daughters, Kimberly, Jayme and Shawna; son, Matthew; nine grandchildren and a brother Jerry Mercer.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation services entrusted to Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City. Online guestbook available at www.wojstrom.com.