Gerald R. Mehl, age 77, of St. Clair Shores, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Judy; loving father to Sandy (Al) Srodawa, Tom (Kellie) Mehl, and David (Heather) Mehl; dear grandfather to Susan, Evan, Mary, Lauren, Kayla, and Patrick; cherished brother to Sharon Love; and uncle to Jack, Brian, and Michelle. Graduate of Grosse Pointe South High School and member of the Grosse Pointe South Varsity Swim Team. Following high school, Gerald enlisted for 2 years in the United States Navy and served 2 years in the Naval Reserves. Following his military service, Gerald went on to graduate from the Fire Academy at Macomb Community College and from the Police Academy at Schoolcraft College. Gerald retired from the Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety; where he served as a Police Officer and Fire Fighter. He was an active member of the National Fraternal Order of Police. In his spare time, Gerald was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed swimming, boating, and water sports. He also was an avid Handball player. Over the years, Gerald participated in all sports, but in the last 30 years, he fell in love with Basketball and was highly supportive of his son's coaching career. Memorial visitation from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019; with a 6:00 p.m. Memory Sharing service at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48081.
