Paul J. Mehling

Paul J. Mehling, 77, of Berne passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born on September 13, 1939 in Ferdinand to Cyril and Mary Fischer. He was married on February 22, 1969 to Judy Bever.

He was a member of the St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church. He was a high school biology teacher in the Lake Central School Corporation for 35 years in St. John. He was a veteran serving in the US Army from 1958-1960. He enjoyed golfing, following Purdue sports, and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife of Berne; two sons, Joel (Beth) Mehling of Valparaiso; and Shane (Alex) Mehling of Seattle, Washington; daughter, Monica (Rob Morrison) Williams of Geneva, Ohio; two sisters, Gerry Hauser of Santa Claus; and Sharon Singer of Chicago Illinois; and three grandchildren, Reese Williams; and Brody and Elliot Mehling.

Visitation will be one and a half hours prior to the 11:00 a.m. mass on Monday, February 20 at the St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church, located on SR 116 east of Geneva. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Officiating will be Father Joseph Perera.

Memorials may be made to Family LifeCare or Limberlost Senior Golf League.

Arrangements provided by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne. Sign the guest book online at www.yagerkirchhofer.com.