Wilmer Mechling age 85 of Amanda passed away Saturday, February 15, 2003 at Crestview Manor in Lancaster. Preceded in death by his parents Emmet & Callie (Ginsler) Mechling, Survived by loving wife Francis of the home. Sons Willard L. (Betty) of Amanda, Paul E. (Patricia) Mechling of West Jefferson; grandchildren Sharon L Merrill, Valerie S. Mechling, Christopher L. Mechling, Paul (Dawn) Mechling Jr., Shannon Mechling and his fiancée April Berry; Great-grandchildren 7; sister Annabelle (Carl) Romine. Visitation Tuesday, 5-8 PM at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road. Columbus. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 11 AM, at the funeral home. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens