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Emmett Meihls Obituary

MEIHLS Emmett "Bruce" Meihls, age 64, of Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born April 8, 1946 in Celina, Ohio. Graduate of Borger High School in Texas. He was the owner and operator of Fast Racing Engines in Groveport. Survived by beloved wife of 45 years, Mary E. (Frogge) Meihls; beloved daughters, Yevette (Tim) Ice, Seville, Ohio, Dawn Ward, Urbana, Ohio and Eden Meihls, Kent, Ohio; grandchildren, Kyle, Kaitlyn and Chloe, and Frankie; father, Harold E. (Jan) Meihls, St. Louis, MI; sister, Dawn (Pat) Hettinger, Grove City, OH; brothers, Brent (Ginger) Meihls, Harrison, MI and Brad (Elaine) Meihls, Bowling Green, OH; nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Friends may visit for a celebration of his life on Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 12Noon-3 p.m. at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110. Donations may be made to the Humane Society in his memory. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com
Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 19, 2010.

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Rod Gartin

May 24, 2010

I HAVE KNOWN BRUCE for many years he was a great friend,he was always there when I needed help. also he was a great family man he will be greatly missed

J.D. Fleece

May 23, 2010

Sorry To Hear Of This....Bruce Was One Heck Of A Guy.I Have Known Bruce Since He Was Like An Errand Boy At The Rod Shop Before Being So Highly Respected Engine Builder That He Became.Several Of Us Were Just Talking Of Him At Trails At The Chrysler Meet Last Week...He Will Be Sorely Missed...RIP Bruce And May God Bless His Family....J.D.Fleece Alger,Ohio

May 22, 2010

Bruce started me in my Super gas class he built my motor's and went with me to the track the first passes. I will miss him very much as a friend. Bruce helped a lot of people get into racing, Mary is a very special person that you could tell was in love with Bruce. Rest in peace Bruce. God bless the Meihls Family.

May 21, 2010

I remember the times my uncle and I would bring some White Castle coffee for Bruce and talk about motors and racing.What a good friend,and all of the memories he shared.Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce's family. Randy and Jerry Bish

Della Griffith

May 21, 2010

I never met Bruce in person but I did talk to him on the phone. He was a wonderful man. God bless you and your family.

Dick Hickernell

May 20, 2010

I have many memories of Bruce going back to the Rod Shop days. He was always pleasant and polite and well respected in the racing community. He was always available to talk to and exchange ideas. I know he will be greatly missed by the racing community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of grief.

Bob Hise

May 20, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. Bruce is the one reason I started racing years ago. He always tried to be the most helpful person I know. He was a great man and better person.

Phil Bailey

May 19, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Meihl's family.

Ron, Debi, Chasity and Melissa Kwast

May 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Bruce was a wonderful man he will be missed.

BILL MEREDITH

May 19, 2010

YOU WILL BE MISSED,SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS

Bobby Baker

May 19, 2010

I am thankful for the memories Bruce. You were a true gentleman and friend. I'll never forget your kindness. May God comfort the Meihls family in your time of sorrow. Bruce will be sorely missed.

Tracy Dillen

May 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May 19, 2010

Bruce will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce's family.

The Todd Family
Tom, Mary, Donna, Becky and Thomas

Leslie Hurst

May 19, 2010

Our family is so sorry for the loss. Bruce was a good man and a friend to the Hurst family. Jeff was so very upset to hear the news of Bruce's passing. Your family will be in our thoughts and our prayers.

May 19, 2010

Another good guy arrived in
Heaven yesterday.
It's getting a little crowded up
there lately.

God Bless!
Sheila Allard

Ross & Joyce Wells

May 19, 2010

So sorry to hear about Bruce,He was a very good friend to Ross, We will never forget how he always helped us when we needed it, He will be sadly missed.

Bobby & Jean Perry

May 19, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Randy & Vicki Hunt

May 19, 2010

We were very sad to hear of Bruce's passing. We celebrate having known him. May peace and serenity be upon your family at this time.

Georgieanna Scearce

May 19, 2010

To the entire family, we are all very sad about the loss of such a Great Man who had a heart of gold and who made a large impact in where our lives are today. Bruce and the enitre Family gave so much to Ronnie while he was racing and it has always been a wish of ours to have our boys visit Columbus Motorspeedway and race like the "good old days "! He will be greatly missed and we are thinking of you all.

Georgieanna & Ronnie

James Waits

May 19, 2010

Mary, we share in your loss and will always remember how terrific Bruce was. Our family has been deeply saddened by his sudden passing and all of us have been forever touched by this wonderful man.
Our prayers are with you and may the grace of a loving God keep you and yours during these difficult times.
The Waits family, Pickerington, OH

Ric Colburn

May 19, 2010

I miss you ol' friend. Our thoughts and prayers got out to Bruces family. You will be missed.

May 19, 2010

We have lost one the good guys. Bruce always took time for me when i stopped by and always had a genuine interest in my son's racing. With love to Mary,Yevette and Dawn, we are going to miss him.
Carlton,Val,Chad and Caitlin Smith.

RIC COLBURN

May 19, 2010

I HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR BRUCE AND FAMILY.VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASSING.MY CONDOLENCE S . RIC COLBURN

May 19, 2010

What a shock. My condolences go out to the family. Cary "Skip" Clark and family.

Jeff & Natasha Ison

May 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Bruce was a wonderful man and will certainly be missed.

DONNIE AND PEGGY HILL

May 19, 2010

MARY AND FAMILY WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF BRUCES PASSING OUR PRAYER GO OUT TO YOU.WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT HIM THAT YOU DONT ALREADY KNOW, A GREAT MAN, BIG HEART , FAMILY MAN AND A PASSION FOR RACING THAT IS SECOND TO NONE.I WILL NEVER FORGET EVERYTHING THAT BRUCE AND FAMILY HAVE DONE FOR ME OVER THE YEARS.OUR FAMILIES GO WAY BEYOND FRIENDSHIP.BRUCE GOD BLESS YOU,YOU WILL BE MISSED.

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