Obituary of Veronica J. Behler

Veronica J. Behler, age 95, of Ocala, Florida, passed away January 24,2019 at Advent Health Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. She was preceded in death for 35 years by her husband, Milton R. Behler, and for 3 years by her son, Richard E. Behler. Mrs. Behler was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. She moved to Staten Island at the age of five with her parents George and Josephine Rutledge, and her sister Ellen. Before retirement in 1972 she worked as a Secretary in the insurance industry. She relocated to Florida in 1977. Veronica cherished her family and friends. She lived her life as a devout Catholic, where her belief in the Trinity, and guidance from the Blessed Mother is where she found her strength. Veronica will be deeply missed by her daughter Lori (Bill) Rapelye, grandson Christopher J. Rapelye, granddaughters Heather (Ramon) Natal, Dana (Chris) Howell, Stacia (Carl) Rammairone, daughter-in-law Vivian Behler, and great-granddaughters Vivian and Stella Howell. A graveside service is scheduled on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 11 am, in Moravian Cemetery.