1933
Joseph
2004
Joseph H. Behrens
October 23, 1933 — July 26, 2004
Joseph H. Behrens, 70 of Moline died July 26, 2004 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL., after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park with military honors conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Joseph was born October 23, 1933 in Moline to Joseph T. and Margaret Miller Behrens. He married Gretchen Burgis on December 7, 1957 in Kitzingen, Germany. She preceded him in death on December 26, 1991.
Joseph was a tractor repairman working for Farmall, Rock Island. He later worked at Marley Pump Co., retiring in 1999.
Joseph was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of the East End Boulders Club, Moline Vikings, Svithiod Club, and Friends Circle. He enjoyed playing cribbage, and shuffle board. After retirement he enjoyed traveling, watching football, and NASCAR.
SURVIVORS
Son Karl Behrens Moline
Special friend Virgina "Ginny" Porter Moline
Brothers Marvin Behrens East Moline
Fred Gruss Peoria
He was preceded in death by a brother Gene Miller.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park with military honors conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Joseph was born October 23, 1933 in Moline to Joseph T. and Margaret Miller Behrens. He married Gretchen Burgis on December 7, 1957 in Kitzingen, Germany. She preceded him in death on December 26, 1991.
Joseph was a tractor repairman working for Farmall, Rock Island. He later worked at Marley Pump Co., retiring in 1999.
Joseph was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of the East End Boulders Club, Moline Vikings, Svithiod Club, and Friends Circle. He enjoyed playing cribbage, and shuffle board. After retirement he enjoyed traveling, watching football, and NASCAR.
SURVIVORS
Son Karl Behrens Moline
Special friend Virgina "Ginny" Porter Moline
Brothers Marvin Behrens East Moline
Fred Gruss Peoria
He was preceded in death by a brother Gene Miller.
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