Ricky J BEHRLE

October 19, 1955 - October 9, 2020

Ricky (Rick) James Behrle, age 64, passed away with his immediate family present on October 9, 2020. He was born October 19, 1955 in Perryville, Missouri to Louis L. Behrle and Ida Mae (Richardet) Behrle. He graduated from Saint Vincent’s High School in 1974. He held many different positions in the medical field: Laboratory Technologist, Radiologist, and Respiratory Technologist in Perry County; Laboratory Technologist at Normandy Osteopathic South Hospital, Automation Lead Tech at Quest Diagnostics, Instrument Specialist at Technicon Instruments Corp., which was purchased by Bayer Diagnostics division, Laboratory Supervisor Normandy Osteopathic Hospital, Quest Diagnostic Information Technology, Saint Louis University Slu Care Physicians IT and SSM Senior Analyst Clinical Interface Specialist from which he retired in July 2020. Rick married Diane Lynn McGhee in 1974. They had one daughter Melissa (Behrle) Phillips of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The marriage ended in divorce in September 1979. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judith Ann (Syzdek) Behrle, son Ryan Henry Louis (Elizabeth) Behrle daughter Megan Nicole Behrle, brother Randy (Susan) Behrle, sister Ronda (Dale) Layton, sister Robin (David) Tebussek, stepfather Kenny Edmond, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Rick loved yard work, watching golf on television, all electronics and spending time with his family. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all that knew him. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10:30 am to Noon with a service at 11:30 am. Assembly of God Church, 432 South Lincoln Drive, Troy Missouri 63379. In lieu of flowers to honor Rick’s memory a donation may be made on line to the American Cancer Society or by mailing a check to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK. 73123. In respect for our family and friends, we ask that masks are worn and social distancing is respected