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MAX PEHL Obituary
Max Milburn Pehl (Mel), age 93, died on May 9, 2011, following a stroke. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 18, 1917, Mel was a resident of Penny Retirement Community at the time of his death.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Caswell Pehl, he is survived by his daughter Wendy Pehl Minnix and her husband Michael Minnix, of Pennsylvania, and his daughter Cynthia Pehl and her husband Douglas Metz of Maryland. Mel is also survived by two grandchildren, James Minnix and Kelly Minnix, and five step grandchildren, Karl Metz, Blake Metz, Luke Metz, Mark Metz and Emily Metz, six step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 10:30 am at the Penney Memorial Church located in Penney Retirement Community. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to PET Florida Penney Farms (www.petflorida.org). Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.
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mike phillips
May 15, 2011
I cut Mels hair for years in Melrose. Loved to see him walk in the shop. Never without a smile. People like Mel make life better for everyone. He will be a tough act to follow.
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