Richard John Mehls passed away May 26, 2024 in Buffalo General Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1952 in Niagara Falls, NY a son of Paul and Grace (Bolduan) Mehls. Richard was a machinist for Strippit in Akron, NY. He was a member of Solid Rock Assembly of God Church, Allegany Mountain Resort, AARP, YMCA and was on a bowling and horseshoe league. Richard enjoyed bird watching and vacationing with friends at Allegany Mountain Resort. He was a prolific gardener and was famous for his zucchini and banana breads and carrot cake.

Richard was predeceased by his wives Bernice (Evans) and Victoria (Wroblewski) Mehls ; brother David Mehls. He is survived by his step children Tami (AJ) Joslyn, Lukan (Hazard) Busch, Thomas Busch; step grandchildren Claire and Cedric Busch, Seneca, Annora, Allene, Tessa Joslyn; sisters Karen (Richard) Jackson, Linda (George) Kurzik and sister in-law Bonnie Mehls; nieces and nephews Sara Dunkel, David Jackson, Jason Kurzik, Lauren Kurzik, Brian Kurzik, Emily Kurzik, Linnnea (Ryan) Moore and Kelton (Brittany) Mehls; grand nieces and nephews Wyatt Dunkel, Hazel Jackson, Vance Jackson, Scarlett Jackson, Evelyn Gray, Sadie Mae, Aria Mehls and Rylin Moore.

Relatives and friends may call Friday May 31, 2024 from 11-12PM in Solid Rock Assembly of God Church 8590 Rochester Rd. Gasport, NY where a funeral service will immediately follow at 12 noon with Pastor David Hayes officiating. Interment in Cold Spring Cemetery.