Richard Biehl

Richard E. Biehl age 84, of St. Louis, MI went to be with his Lord Monday, July 28, 2008 surrounded by his family at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. Chaplain Jerry Larkin will officiate with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28, 2008 from 6-8 P.M. and on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI.

Richard was born in Frazeysburg, Ohio on June 23, 1924, the son of William and Eleanor (Mathern) Biehl. He moved to Michigan with his parents in 1933 at the age of eight. He attended elementary school in Frazeysburg, Ohio and graduated from St. Louis High School. Richard married June Irene Osborn in November 1948. She passed away in 1985. He served his country in the Army during WW II, from 1943 to 1946. Richard worked as a machine operator at Alma Products before retiring after 31 years of service. Richard loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was loved very much and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his children; Thomas D. and Roechele Biehl of Middleton, MI, Dee Lynne Childers of St. Louis, MI, Rick Lee Biehl of St. Louis, MI, Mike and Jan Biehl of Perrinton, MI, Kevin Biehl of Alma, MI, Steven K. Biehl of St. Louis, MI, 22 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews whom he loved very much. He is predeceased by his parents, wife, and all his siblings Gladdis (Walt) Cochran, Norman (Wanda) Biehl, Marge (Al) Davis, Geraldine (Herb) Guard, and Eleanor (Don) Coates.

Memorials may be made to Southern Care Hospice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, Michigan.

Read Richard Biehl's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.