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Mike Mehrer Obituary

Mike G.W. Mehrer 4/18/1939 – 12/17/2012 Loving and beloved husband, father and friend. Mike is remembered for his affection for fly-fishing and mastery of cabinet making/ woodcarving. He is survived by his wife, Julia; daughters, Maureen, Katie and Amanda; sons-in-law, Jozsef Maurer and Andrew Bramble; two grandchildren, Aniko and Nicholas; siblings, Patricia Koehler and Jeffrey Mehrer. A Memorial to Mike's life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations for ALS research to ALS Assn AZ Chapt., 4643 E. Thomas Rd. Suite 1, Phoenix, AZ 85018 attn: Research for G.W. Mehrer.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 23, 2012.

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January 4, 2013

Dear Julia, my whole heart with you and your girls, deepest condolences, Jackie

Jaqueline Whalen

January 3, 2013

Julia, my heart goes out to you and your family. I hold you in my prayers.

Judy Bradshaw

December 29, 2012

I am so sorry. Mike was a kind, decent man and I will always remember him. I am so sorry.

Walking the dogs in the Santa Rita foothills

Mike and Elizabeth Bamberger

December 27, 2012

We have so many good memories of Mike over the years-working with him with Accion in Venezuela, traveling with him and Julia in Peru, visiting them in their home in Arizona. Mike has left us, but will always be in our hearts and minds.

Roman De la Cruz

December 26, 2012

Querida Julia, siento mucho la muerte de Mike, yo pensaba pasar muchos dias con ustedes aka en chiapas, realmete me sieto triste, Mike fue una de las personas que admiro mucho como a ti tambien, en memoria de Mike kiero ir nuevamente a Tucson el proximo Diciembre... siempre los llevare en mi mente y mi corazon, como decia Mike: are you genio...Abrazos,

December 24, 2012

Very Dear Julia,
I feel so fortunate to have known Mike since our Accion days. He will always be very special to me as are you, Julia. You and your family are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
With my deepest sympathy and love,
Billie

Jim and Gloria Chapman

December 24, 2012

Our meeting Mike and Julia Mehrer some 40 years ago in our Peace Corps days in Peru was a great blessing to our family. Gloria was preganant with twins, and Mike and Julia shared their home and their life with us during the latter stages of the pregnancy. We fondly remember Mike's great sense of humor, and kindness with everyone. They became our compadres, and we enjoyed seeing them and the girls from time to time over the years, including weddings and other events. Mike will be truly missed, and Julia, Maureen, Katie and Amanda please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. With Love

Martha Brown

December 24, 2012

Dear Julia and family,
I think of Mike's wonderful gift in woodworking, his giving spirit and for the time he spend in spreading good will. I only regret that I could not have known him personally - I truly believe that he was a very special person.

December 24, 2012

What a nice picture. Thank you Julia. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Susan and Gary

December 23, 2012

Loved seeing Mike bike up the hill! Will miss that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Bert and Marion - Tucson

Betsy Goldberg

December 23, 2012

Dear Julia, Once again, my condolences. So glad to have known Mike, however briefly. And to know you, you both, among the good human beings, of great and positive energy in the world. Much love, Betsy

December 23, 2012

Dear Julia,We have lost a fine man. We are saddened. Love, Ann and Tom

Mike Wikan

December 23, 2012

I last saw Mike about 10 years ago here in Florida. But I first knew of him more than 48 years ago when Julia told me she was getting married to a wonderful man. Fate kept us in touch from the high school days through today because my sister married Julia's brother. I followed them both through the highs and lows and ups and downs of life and I rejoiced that Mike Mehrer became an accomplished fly fisherman and chased trout throughout the world. Sandra and I both wish our best for your future Julia and know the strength you have always shown will continue.

December 23, 2012

Julia, thinking of you and your family.

December 23, 2012

Maureen, so sorry. You are in my prayers...hugs to you and your family. Love, Mary (Lerario) Din

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