Paul Eugene

Mechling

Paul E. Mechling

Mr. Paul E. Mechling passed away Saturday, November 24, at The University of Toledo Medical Center at the age of 87.

Mr. Mechling studied agriculture at the University of Illinois, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1954. He and his wife of 40 years, Lois I. Johnson were married in September of that year and moved to Alaska, where Mr. Mechling served as a second lieutenant in the Army at Ft. Richardson for two years. Upon leaving the service, he enjoyed a successful sales career, then returned to agriculture as a golf course superintendent in his early 30s. Mr. Mechling came to Toledo in 1968 after accepting a position with Sylvania Country Club. Following two decades at Sylvania, he became the superintendent at Heatherdowns Country Club, retiring in his mid 60s to enjoy his family, friends, travel, fishing and (of course) golf.

Mr. Mechling was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; surviving are his two daughters, Ms. Paula D. Ashley of Toledo, and Ms. Angela M. Mechling of Redondo Beach, California, as well as his close friend of 20 years, Ms. Sally Konz.

Friends may call at the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary , 3815 W. Sylvania Ave., Friday, Nov. 30, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Suggested recipients of memorial tributes in Mr. Mechling's name are Christ Presbyterian Church, Hospice of NW Ohio, or Toledo Community Foundation.

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