NAME: Benjamin Albert "Ben" Mehr AGE 89
ADDRESS: Melody Lake area of Nelson County, KY
DATE OF DEATH: 7:15 AM Saturday, August 4, 2007
PLACE OF DEATH: Flaget Memorial Hospital - Bardstown, KY
He was born March 30, 1918 in Louisville, KY.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a former Pressman at Fawcett Deerings Publishing Company in Louisville, KY. He formerly served on the board at Melody Lake and was treasurer of the New Hope Volunteer Fire Department. He was also Secretary-Treasurer of the Pressman's Union for many years.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Parents: Martin Taylor & Emma Lochmond Mehr
2 Sisters: Mary Thelma Mehr & Dorothy Mae Mehr
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife of 59 years: Viola Campbell Mehr
2 Sons:
Jerry Mehr - Middletown, IN
Marty Mehr - Melody Lake, Nelson County, KY
2 Granddaughters & 2 Great Grandsons
FUNERAL: 11 AM Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Mattingly Funeral Home - Loretto, KY
OFFICIANT: Rev. Kenneth R. Fortener
BURIAL : Lebanon National Cemetery where Military Rites will be performed by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
VISITATION: 3 - 9 PM Monday, August 6, 2007 at Mattingly Funeral Home - Loretto, KY