Regis Joseph Mehal

Regis Joseph Mehal, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in Green River, Wyoming. He was a life-long resident of Wyoming.

Mr. Mehal was born November 2, 1942 in Spangler, Pennsylvania; the son of Stephen Mehal and Margaret Ryan.

He attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1961 graduate of Rock Springs High School.

Mr. Mehal married Phyles Kendall June 4, 1964 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The had two sons from this union and later divorced

Regis married Kathy Sheridan on October 4, 1999 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Mr. Mehal served as a Medic in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He worked for FMC for 40 years until his retirement in 2004 as a Heavy Equipment Supervisor and Auto Shop Supervisor

Regis enjoyed spending time with family and friends, classic cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles and gambling.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Mehal of Green River, Wyoming; two sons, David Mehal of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Doug Mehal and wife Saima of Rock Springs; one brother, Frank Mehal of Ellensberg, Washington; one sister, Mary Mehal of Ellensberg, Washington; three grandchildren, Katie Howard; Derek Mehal; Dylan Mehal; one great-grandchild, Alex Lower; as well as several cousins; nieces and nephews.

Mr. Mehal was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Steven Mehal; Johnny Kohl; Bill Kohl, and one sister, Pat Mehal.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday March 3, 2022 at Sweetwater Events Complex, 3320 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Military Graveside Services and Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

The family respectfully requests donations be made in Regis memory to Mission at Castle Rock, 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, Wyoming 82935 or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 333 Broadway, Suite 220, Rock Springs, Wyoming or Charity of Your Choice.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.

 

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