Ralph G. Mehling, 96, Jasper

Ralph G. Mehling, 96, of Jasper, passed away at 6:57 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Ralph was born in St. Meinrad, Ind., on September 22, 1929, to Frank and Theresa (Braunecker) Mehling. 

He married Elfrieda Vonderheide on September 20, 1955, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana.

He was a 1947 graduate of Japer High School.

He was a United States Marine Corps veteran who served from 1950 to 1953 and was in the Korean War.

He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and then worked for Dubois County Solid Waste.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, and the American Legion Post #147. In addition, he was a life member of the V.F.W. Post #673.

Ralph enjoyed IndyCar racing, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and U of E Basketball.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elfrieda Mehling of Jasper; one son, Jeff Mehling of Jasper; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death, besides his parents, are one sister, Elsie (Gene) Selby and one brother, Robert (Phyllis) Mehling.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ralph Mehling will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mass time at the church on Thursday.  The V.F.W. Post #673 will conduct military graveside rites.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.