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     Rodney Kent “Rod” Mehl, 78, of Peoria, passed away at 9:03 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
     Rod was born on October 17, 1937 in Peoria, a son of Harold and Anne (Claudin) Mehl. They preceded him in death, along with one sister, Gloria Messmore. He married Judith Peake on June 15, 1968 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria.
     He is survived by his wife, Judy, of Peoria; son Mike Mehl of East Peoria; daughter, Jennifer (Jerry) Schisler of Roseville; brother, Jay (Sarah) Mehl of Peoria; grandchildren, Grace, Caden and Ella Mehl and Mackenzie Schisler; niece, Christy Cody of Tulsa, OK; and nephew, Dan Messmore of East Peoria.
     Rod attended Peoria High School, graduating in 1955. He went on to attend school at both the University of Illinois and Bradley University.
     Rod was self-employed at J-R Pet Products, work at his family business; Illinois Highway Lines, and spent most of his career at Dawson’s Home Center in Peoria.
     In 1961, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served at both the Presidio in California and was stationed in Nuremburg, Germany. After returning to the states, he continued to serve in the Reserves.
     Rod was an avid model boat builder. His love was for building boats in the style of the old fashioned paddle wheeler, a love that stemmed from his family history and his great uncle, H.F. Mehl, who captained the Columbia Riverboat on the Illinois River in the early 1900’s. One of his model riverboats is on display at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
     Rod also held a love of cars. He collected many different models over the years, but the Corvette was his favorite. His 1973 Camaro also held a special place in his heart.
     Rod was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria, where his visitation will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be no funeral service.
     Memorial contributions may be made in Rod’s name to Peoria Rescue Ministries, American Diabetes Association, Children’s Tumor Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
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C. Borurguet My deepest condolence October 17, 2017
 
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
          
  John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
 
 
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
 
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
 
 http://www.jw.org
Hendrick Polanco My deepest condolences December 17, 2015
 

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/dead-live-again-tract/dead-live-again

Bill Hones Friend November 24, 2015
 
My wife saw this in todays paper. Sorry to hear about Rod. I liked him alot and thought he was an awful nice man. I knew he wasn't getting around to well but never expected this. If you ever need me just call. If you don't have my number Jay does.
Gary Harkless Dear friend, November 22, 2015
 
Judy and family,
God's peace and comfort to you during this time.
Love, Gary
peggy hurt friend November 21, 2015
 
oh judy and family, i am so sorry about rod, i did not see it in the paper, i know you have been married for a long time. so hard to lose your partner in life. stay close to our Savior, i will be praying for you and your family. love you guys much.   peggy hurt and melisssa
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