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Stephen Beihl Obituary
Forked River - Stephen F. Beihl, 74, of Forked River passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019. Steve was born in Somerville, NJ and formerly of Bernardsville before spending the last 53 years in Forked River. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1965. Steve worked for 38 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for JCP&L, retiring in 2004. He loved boating and fishing and was a member of the Fish Hawks.
Mr. Beihl was predeceased by his parents, William J. and Edna F. Beihl. Surviving are his brother, William Beihl and his wife Lois of Waretown, NJ, sister Marilyn Strungis and her husband Anthony of Green Valley, AZ and sister, Beverly Beihl of Waretown, NJ along with 7 nieces and nephews and 14 great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Memorial Gathering will be offered on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:45 am at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Rt. 9, Forked River, NJ 08731. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Beihl's memory may be made to the Popcorn Park Zoo, P.O. Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731 or a charity of your choice.
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Tom McGillick
September 18, 2019
Just found out Steve passed away.
Great guy. Enjoyed our times together traveling to see our Mets. I will miss his warm smile and gentle heart.
Jane Donelik Boutwell
September 13, 2019
My family had just moved from Newark to Mullens Lane in Bernardsville. I was 5 years old and it was my first day at school in Dec 1949. Apparently I was not sure which direction to take to walk back home when school was out. The teacher told me to follow Stevie. Stevie walked with me past his house and took me all the way to my home. The next day, he was at my front door to take me to school. He continued to take me to and from school on a regular basis. I have thought of Stevie over the years and how, at such a young age, he assumed the responsibility to be of help to another child. My deepest sympathy to his family.
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Memorial Gathering
10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Riggs Funeral Home, LLC. - Forked River130 North Main Street (Route 9) 130 US-9, Forked River, NJ 08731
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11:45 a.m.
Riggs Funeral Home, LLC. - Forked River130 North Main Street (Route 9) 130 US-9, Forked River, NJ 08731
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Riggs Funeral Home, LLC. - Forked River130 North Main Street (Route 9) 130 US-9, Forked River, NJ 08731
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