Gehricke, Richard A., of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the age of 87. Loving husband of the late June Betty Gehricke (NEE: Nedball); beloved son of the late Richard A. and Emma H. Gehricke; devoted father of Rick (Debbie) Gehricke, Randy (Candy) Gehricke, and Lynley (Tom) Schwark; cherished grandfather of Alison, Rick (Christina), Ryan, Claire, Nick, and Jenna; dear brother of Virgina Stover; survived by many other nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his sisters Ruth Gehricke and Rita Gehricke. He was employed at Vulcan where he had been retired from for over 20 years. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.