He was born June 1950 in Duluth, MN. A Lake County resident for over 60 years; he worked as a printer for International Paper for 10 years. He retired from Waukegan Public Schools after more than 20 years as a custodial/maintenance worker.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Jalmer and Marjorie Mehtala, and sister, Donna Edmonds.
Survivors include: wife, Linda (nee Odenthal); sons, Alan (Jennette) and David (Molly) both of Cheyenne, WY.; Step daughters, Shannon (Will) Griffith and Shawn (Travis) Garrett of Tampa, FL.; one sister, Barbara (Art) Boss of Beach Park, IL. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee on Wednesday, November 21 from 1-5 PM. Private burial.
For funeral info: MarshFuneralHome.com or 847-336-0127.