BURLNGAME, Kan. – Derrick Lee Mercer, 52, of Burlingame, Kan., died Friday, June 17, 2022, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kan. He was born Sept. 7, 1969, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Richard Mercer and Debra (Mundy) Mercer.

He was a lifelong member of the Burlingame community, and graduated with the Burlingame High School class of 1988.

Derrick was a roofer for Vincent’s Roofing, Topeka, early in his working life. For the last 20 years he has worked for D.J. Enterprises, installing spectator seating as a field contractor at high schools and colleges. He loved his job and loved the road.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Debra Mercer, of Burlingame; two daughters, Halle Mercer, Topeka, and Kylee Mercer, Lawrence, Kan.; a sister, Melissa Watson Mercer, Shawnee, Kan.; and four grandchildren.

A private family service will be held in Burlingame Cemetery. Condolences can be left at www.lamb-roberts.com.