Paul J. Mehling

I am saddened to learn of the passing of "Mr. Mehling", and send my deepest sympathy to his family. Mr. Mehling was one of the very best teachers that I ever had as a student, and one of the best teachers I have ever observed since I became a biology teacher myself. His work was excellent, but his greatest influence and contribution to his students and others was his kind, generous, and pleasant disposition. I am so happy and fortunate to have known him however briefly.

I worked with Paul at Lake Central from 1993-97 and I could not have asked for a better department head or friend. My thoughts are with the family and I know he will be missed.
Karen Melgard

Mr. Mehling was an excellent teacher and great mentor. I was lucky to know him.
Kim Anderson Frank LC 1978

Sending you all my condolences and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace in this painful time. Mr. Mehling was such a good person with such a wonderful wife and family. His daughter is my dearest, longtime friend and his two sons are wonderful men as well. I'm so sorry your hearts are aching! Please let me know if you need ANYTHING!

Dear Judy,
You and your family have our sincere condolences. Paul was a very unique person who had a keen sense of humor and a very positive attitude toward life.

His success working with his students during his 35 years of teaching was very important. He certainly had a blessed life.

Sandy and I are so glad that we were privileged to introduced you two nearly 50 years ago.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Blessings,
Stan and Sandy Hurst

Paul was the reason I wound up teaching. He treated me as an equal even when I was student teaching under him. He always had a smile and a joke for everyone. I missed his company when I left Lake Central and think of him often. Condolences to his family.

Mr. Mehling was a wonderful teacher. He treated his students as equals and listened and help students in need. His laughter made us smile. He will sadly be missed Prayers to him and his whole family. Thank you sir for those good times

Mr. Mehling will be sorely missed by one and all. He engaged with his students with his knowledge and he treated students with respect. He will sorely be missed.

Paul was a wonderful Department Head, mentor, and friend to me when I taught biology at Lake Central. You have my sincerest sympathy.