1955 born in Remscheid Germany



1962 along with his parents, immigrated to the United States.



1963 – 1970 apprenticed with his father Fritz Mersmann, a semi professional artist.



1974 – 1976 graphic artist U.S Air Force



1978 – 1983 Studied painting and drawing, Delta College, University Center, Michigan.

Mal Akademie Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany



1984 – Present, art teaching experience: Arts Midland Galleries and School, Midland MI. American Academy

of Art, Chicago Il. Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art.



1984 – Present, fine artist



1986 – Present, commission portrait artist



1999 – Present, Museum School Coordinator Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art