Joseph Behlmann
October 21, 1923 — July 25, 2011
Joseph Behlmann
Joseph Raymond Behlmann, 87 of Springfield was born Oct. 21, 1923 in Florissant, Mo. to Joseph J. and Louise (Fuchs) Behlmann.
On July 25, 2011, we were saddened by the passing of Joe Behlmann. Joe lived such a full and beautiful life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Catherine Castello, Mary Lou Laramie, Frances Sassenrath, Edward Behlmann.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Frances Helen (Henke) Behlmann, and his 7 children, Sr. Janie Behlmann CSJ, Carol (Gary) Pohlmann, Judy Steinmeyer, LouAnn (Rick) Randall, Joe Behlmann, Jr. (Sharon), Debbie Morrow and Greg Behlmann.
He was the loving grandfather to Shelley Stackpole, Tina Kittstein, Michael Pohlmann, Monica Winkler, Nikki Blanc, Jeff Steinmeyer, Nathan Steinmeyer, Jason Lackey, Megan Strum, Matt Behlmann, Josh Behlmann, Courtney Thompson, Joe Behlmann, III, Becky Riley and Ricky Behlmann.
Beloved great-grandfather of 19, dear brother of Betty Behlmann, uncle, cousin and friend.
Having served in WWII as a pilot he achieved the rank of 2nd Lt. and was honorably discharged in 1945.
Joe and Frances started their family and proceeded to follow their dreams. Joe’s love of nature, family and fishing took him on numerous vacations where he saw as many of the State Parks and National Monuments as possible.
He then went on to serve in the United States Post Office for 31 years which eventually brought him to the Springfield area, where he achieved his lifelong dream of owning his beautiful farm where he gardened and raised cattle.
He left his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with memories of summers at the farm, hay rides, bonfires, sleigh riding, fishing and camping.
Joe gave to his family the beautiful gift of “time” enriching everyone’s lives that he came in contact with. His life lessons were invalueable to those lucky enough to have received them.
He was deeply loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday July 27, 2011 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut St. Springfield, Mo. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday July 28, 2011 in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas Reidy celebrant. Commital services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 30, 2011 in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery 980 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO.
Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
On July 25, 2011, we were saddened by the passing of Joe Behlmann. Joe lived such a full and beautiful life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Catherine Castello, Mary Lou Laramie, Frances Sassenrath, Edward Behlmann.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Frances Helen (Henke) Behlmann, and his 7 children, Sr. Janie Behlmann CSJ, Carol (Gary) Pohlmann, Judy Steinmeyer, LouAnn (Rick) Randall, Joe Behlmann, Jr. (Sharon), Debbie Morrow and Greg Behlmann.
He was the loving grandfather to Shelley Stackpole, Tina Kittstein, Michael Pohlmann, Monica Winkler, Nikki Blanc, Jeff Steinmeyer, Nathan Steinmeyer, Jason Lackey, Megan Strum, Matt Behlmann, Josh Behlmann, Courtney Thompson, Joe Behlmann, III, Becky Riley and Ricky Behlmann.
Beloved great-grandfather of 19, dear brother of Betty Behlmann, uncle, cousin and friend.
Having served in WWII as a pilot he achieved the rank of 2nd Lt. and was honorably discharged in 1945.
Joe and Frances started their family and proceeded to follow their dreams. Joe’s love of nature, family and fishing took him on numerous vacations where he saw as many of the State Parks and National Monuments as possible.
He then went on to serve in the United States Post Office for 31 years which eventually brought him to the Springfield area, where he achieved his lifelong dream of owning his beautiful farm where he gardened and raised cattle.
He left his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with memories of summers at the farm, hay rides, bonfires, sleigh riding, fishing and camping.
Joe gave to his family the beautiful gift of “time” enriching everyone’s lives that he came in contact with. His life lessons were invalueable to those lucky enough to have received them.
He was deeply loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday July 27, 2011 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut St. Springfield, Mo. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday July 28, 2011 in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas Reidy celebrant. Commital services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 30, 2011 in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery 980 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO.
Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
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