David H. Mehl

David H. Mehl, 89, of Ligonier passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Goshen Hospital.  He was born on April 4, 1927, the son of Douglas A. & Elda (Smallwood) Mehl in Carlisle, OH. On January 12, 1952 he married Gertie Mae Lawson.

He is survived by five children, John A. (Sue) Copas of Ligonier, Kenny (Rhea) Morris of Syracuse, Jeannie Peterman of Ligonier, Ronnie (Patricia) Morris of Elizabethtown, KY, Phillip (Hazel) Morris of Allegan, MI and; 18 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lois Ritter of Ligonier; 2 brothers, Tom (Marcille) Mehl of Dewart Lake, & Jim (DeAnn) Mehl of Ligonier.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Gertie Mae Mehl; son, David Douglas Mehl; parents; a sister Shirley Lower; and brother, Billie Joe.

David retired from Goshen Rubber in 1986 after over 36 years of service. He was a very talented wood worker & had made many amazing pieces that his family & friends continue to enjoy. He was a member of Strong Tower Worship Center in Ligonier.

A funeral service in David’s honor will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 2PM at Strong Tower Worship Center, 502 West Diamond Lake Road, Ligonier, IN 46767.  Pastor Josh Vargas will officiate.

Friends and family will be received from 10AM – 2PM on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Strong Tower Worship Center.

Burial will take place in Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell following the funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Strong Tower Worship Center in Ligonier.