J Evans Biehl, 90 of Kirksville passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.
The son of Leslie and Dorothy (Evans) Biehl, he was born December 2, 1932 in Queen City, Missouri. On May 18, 1952 in Queen City, Missouri he was united in marriage to Janice Hyman and she preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and one granddaughter, Melisa Biehl.
J is survived by one son, Larry Biehl of Macon, MO; one daughter, Sheri (John) Casady of Sturgeon, MO; four grandchildren, Lacy Biehl, Lara Biehl, Caleb (Megan) Casady, and Calee Casady; two great grandchildren, Beckett Casady and Natalie Casady; and many cousins, friends and a honorary son, Gail Bell.
J was raised in Queen City and graduated from Queen City High School in 1950. He served in the United Sates Army during the Korean Was from February 24, 1953 until his discharge on February 25, 1955. He owned and operated J’s Small Engine for many years.
He was a member of the Kirksville Moose Lodge and served as Governor; First Presbyterian Church, Macon County Flywheel Club, and NEMO Racing Association. He knew everyone and never met a stranger.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023 with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Park View Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Macon County Flywheel Club.
Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Kirksville, MO.