Paul W. Mehrkens, 46 St. Paul - Paul W. Mehrkens, 46, formerly of Thief River Falls, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at St. Anthony Central Hospital, Denver, Colo. as a result of an auto accident. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Donald Kirchner, officiating. Interment will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls. Visitation will be held Monday from 5 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service held at 7 p.m., and one hour prior to the service at the church. Paul William Mehrkens was born January 18, 1958 in Thief River Falls, the son of William and Irene (Steinhauer) Mehrkens. He grew up, attended and graduated from Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls and also attended Northland College, Thief River Falls and Concordia College, St. Paul, where he graduated with a degree in history. He served his country in the United States Army. Paul was employed in various jobs, most recent as a mover with TLC Cedar Van Lines, St. Paul. He enjoyed sports, hockey, softball, horticulture and writing. Survivors include his father, William of Thief River Falls; sister, Peggy and brother, David Mehrkens all of Thief River Falls; grandparents, Walter (Ella) Steinhauer; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene; grandparents, William and Christine Mehrkens and Alice Steinhauer. A00003B2004JN30

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