Sorry for your loss.

Rosemary and Corne Huelsebusch
Manchester, MO

The Kitz Family sends their sympathy to John, Katie, Meg and Jack and the entire Mehan family.

Please accept our sympathy and know that the Mehan family is in our thoughts and prayers.

To AUDREY and the MEHAN FAMILY:
Please know of our deepest prayerful sympathy on the passing of your late husband, our former FRIENDS of PRIESTS honoree and dedicated St. Louis Catholic layman and jurist, JUDGE RICHARD J. MEHAN, Sr.   

AUDREY, you and the JUDGE set the pace for what truly effective Roman Catholic lay leadership is in the Archdiocese--not just for your times, but for the future as well.  Your prayerful and cultural support of the Catholic clergy and religious, as well as seminarians, is also appreciated by all of our members and the St. Louis Catholic community at large.

Be assured of our fond remembrance of JUDGE MEHAN and all of you during these Christmas Holidays and in the months to come.  We are having some commemorative Masses read for him at the OLD and NEW CATHEDRAL BASILICAS from the Officers and Members of FRIENDS of PRIESTS of GREATER ST. LOUIS.

Know that he is now enjoying a well-deserved Eternal Life with our Lord in Heaven--among the best Christmases he may have had--and he remains with you all in spirit. 

May JUDGE MEHAN rest in peace, and AUDREY and all, know of our continuing prayers!

Sincerely,
BERNARD LEWANDOWSKI, Pres.
MARY DAHM, VPres
MAX KAISER, JR.  VPres
FRIENDS of PRIESTS of GREATER ST. LOUIS
P.O. Box 703
Chesterfield, MO  63005-0703

I am sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

The large number of people who attended the visitation was a fitting tribute to a great man, but in the press, I did not feel that I could take the time to tell his sons Dick and Tom what I wanted to tell them.  Judge Mehan lived a life of integrity, and distinguished himself as a lawyer, jurist, scholar and a gentleman.  He always treated far better than I deserved, and made me think of him as both a mentor and a friend.  I will miss his wit, wisdom and that twinkle in his eye.  I hope that his family can somehow be comforted by the firm knowledge that he lived a wonderful life. Thank you, Judge Mehan.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Mehan family.

I always looked forward to helping the Judge pick out a special Christmas gift for his Audrey at Vinciguerra's. He always looked forward to presenting the gift at the holiday luncheon with his children. He was a fine man. 
Jean Tornetto

So sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

To the Mehan Family:

Words cannot express the sadness we feel over the loss of your loved one.   Our thoughts and prayers were always with the Judge during his time of illness.  He finds no suffering and pain with our heavenly Father.  It has been a tough road you and he have traveled; and a heavy cross that he carried. Yet his strength and fortitude were signs of his love of life, love for you and his faith in God.  May you find comfort in your family, friends and God, but especially knowing that he was a remarkable man who leaves a wonderful legacy behind which is filled with great memories.  As I will always remember picking him up at the bus stop and driving him to work.  We shared some great conversations and thus became not only neighbors but riding partners.  Now, the Judge has begun a new life guiding each and every one of you for always.  Bob and I are sure he is rightfully sitting on a judge's bench next to our dear Lord.  Once again, please accept our deepest sympathy.

Thanks be to God for the long life and legacy of Judge Mehan. I met him through my lifelong college friend Colleen (Frawley) Mehan and her husband, Tom. He was very funny and a devout Roman Catholic, which I really admired. I bet he liked the new Pope Francis :). I will pray for all of you and give thanks for Judge Mehan. Peace and love,

Tom, Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.

Marc & Nan Hamilton

Dear Audrey, Our sympathy to you and your dear family.  Unfortunately, we are experiencing a similar time in our family but we know with God's help we will all endure.  Rosemary and Don Shea

Dear Mehan Family, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Parish member, Frances Brown

His light in this world continues to shine through his loving family.  Our deepest sympathy to all who loved him and those loved by him.

My condolences to the family.

Walter L. Floyd

My deepest sympathy to the entire Mehan Family.  Reading the death notice brought back so many good memories of your parents strong support of Our Lady of Sorrows School and wanting the best for all their children.  Both of your parents were so supportive of your early education and it was a sure joy in working with both of them and seeing each of you meet your potential.  May God continue to bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Always,
Mr. Clem Genteman
Washington, MO

I will always be greatful to Dick for the Faith he had in God and the support he shared with me and the people of OLS. Thank you God for Dick. Audrey and family my prayers go out to you.
Fr Fitz

Dear Audrey, Dick, Tom, and all the Mehan Family,
It is with deep regret that I found Of Judge Mehan's passing. Please except my family's deepest sympathy and know that you are in our daily Thoughts and prayers. I can't help but smile when I think of judge Mehan, because he always brought a smile to our faces whether on the street or in the court room. That's when I learned of Tommy and Dick's sense of humor and where they got it from. I pray that Almighty God's peace, comfort, joy, and strength is with you and your dear family during this most difficult time. As we mourn this great loss let us also rejoice in knowing that he is basking in the presence of the almighty and for that we should sing praise to God. I share and understand your grief since I lost my father and my mother the week before Christmas. God bless and keep you and yours always.

My sympathy goes out to Dicky, Tom, and the entire Mehan family.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

OBITUARY

Richard Jay Mehan Sr.

March 12, 1925 – December 18, 2013

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

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