Ralph E. Mechlin of Blanchester. Devoted husband of the late Mary (Brown) Mechlin, and Frances (Strider) Mechlin, dear father of Elmer Mechlin, Lee Mechlin, Bonnie Lou Mechlin, and the late Raymond Mechlin. Caring Grandfather of 7 and one deceased grandchild, 8 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. One brother Clark Mechlin, preceded him in death. He died on Nov. 16, 2001, at the age of 100! Friends will be welcomed at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home on Tuesday Nov. 20, 2001, from 10:00-11:00 AM., with funeral services at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Martinsville IOOF Cemetery, in Martinsville, Ohio.