Richard Lee “Dick” Mehl, 81, of Hutchinson, died February 22, 2024, at his home. He was born September 26, 1942, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to A.C. “Shorty” and Mary “Odah” (Fail) Mehl.
Dick graduated from Holyrood High School in 1960. In 1963, he joined the United States Coast Guard and served until 1967. On October 12, 1968, Dick married Mona Louise Greer, in Mesa, Arizona. They shared 55 years of marriage. He worked as maintenance mechanic and retired with Eaton Corporation. Dick was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Dick enjoyed spending time with his family, playing card games with family and friends and volunteering at the church. He loved being outside and always planted a great garden with Mona. His grandkids always knew to jump into grandpa’s lap so they could grab a mint from his front pocket. They also knew to never challenge grandpa to a handshake contest because they were guaranteed to lose. One of his fondest memories was taking an extended two-week trip with his beloved wife, Mona, to Arizona to celebrate their 40th anniversary.
He is survived by: wife, Mona Mehl, Hutchinson; sons, Darren Mehl (Geena), Lincoln, Nebraska, Brandon Mehl (Letishia), Kansas City, Kansas; grandchildren, Damon Mehl (Erika), Jacob Mehl (Kelsey), Lauren Brown (Sam), Cami Brannen, Conner Mehl (Megan); and seven great-grandchildren.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial service will be 11 am Monday, February 26, 2024, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (lunch following the service). For those that cannot attend the Memorial service it will be streamed live on orlhutch.org. Burial will follow at 2:30 pm in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Holyrood, Kansas. Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday at Elliott Mortuary and the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 pm on Sunday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or Kansas Honor Flight (honorflight.org), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.