William E. Mehl, a lifelong Erie resident, went home to the Lord on February 7, 2010. He was born on May 20, 1924, the son of Dr. Carl L. Mehl and Elizabeth Johnson Mehl.
   He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in the February class of 1942, and enjoyed a monthly luncheon with several classmates until his death. He attended Duke University until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He served as an Aviation Radioman, Third Class, in the Fleet Airway 8, Hedron, Patrol Bombing Squadron 100 and 19, and was deployed in the South Pacific Theater where he received 1 Battle Star. He also received the WWII Victory Medal.
   On August 13, 1947, Bill married Marilyn Randall Mehl. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife and 2 daughters, Sandra "Sam" Hammon and Barbara Grossett, as well as 4 grandchildren, Christopher Hammon, Jeffrey Grossett, Sarah Grossett, and Nick Hammon. He is also mourned by Sandra's husband Andy, and two great-grandchildren, Alyssa Hammon and Brittney Haefner.
  Bill was the proprietor of Lake Erie Printing Company until his retirement. In recent years, he enjoyed working part-time at Habitat For Humanity, the City Mission, and Hospice, where he acquired many valued friends. He was a longtime member of Lake Shore Country Club, and an avid golfer until his death. He was also a model train enthusiast, and his extensive layout became a wonderful project for all the family to share.
  A private service will be held at the Chapel in the Erie Cemetery, followed by internment in the Mehl family mausoleum.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 2702 Interchange Rd., Erie, PA 16506 or to Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, 202 E. 10th St., Erie, Pa. 16503. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, Girard.
 The family would like to thank all of Bill's friends, old and new, who blessed and enriched his life. 
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