1940
Roger
2010
Roger R. Behrens
July 10, 1940 — April 4, 2010
Roger R. Behrens, 69, of Muscatine, died April 4, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church, Muscatine or to the Boy Scouts of America - Illowa Council.
Roger was born on July 10, 1940 to Melvin and Eileen Mittelberg Behrens in Cook, Nebraska. He married Peggy Biere on November 17 1962.
Roger graduated from the University of Nebraska with an undergraduate degree in 1962 and a masters degree in 1964. He began working for International Harvester in 1964. Roger managed both the East Moline Combine Plant and the Farmall Tractor Plant in Rock Island. He ended his career after 27 years with International Harvester as the Worldwide Manager of Farm Equipment Manufacturing. Roger spent the next 14 years in executive management as a Vice President of Manufacturing for Hon Industries and Allsteel.
He was a member on the Board of Directors for The HNI Charitable Foundation, Junior Achievement of the Heartland, Boy Scouts of America-Illowa Council and BSA Central Region, Lutheran Hospital, Blackhawk College Foundation, Quad City Development, United Way of the Quad Cities and Moline Savings and Loan.
Roger enjoyed tennis, having played for over 45 years, hunting, fishing, golf, and taking the grandkids to his hunting farm in southern Iowa, gardening and volunteering. He was a member of Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church in Muscatine.
Survivors
Wife Peggy
Daughter Michele (Jeffrey) Rogers Muscatine
Sons Vance Behrens Lincoln, Nebraska
Matt Behrens Davenport
Grandchildren Trent Rogers
Macey Rogers
Mitchell Rogers
Kyle Behrens
Grant Behrens
Conor Behrens
Chloe Behrens
Reid Behrens
Ally Behrens
Sister Eunice (Keith) Weber Cook, Nebraska
He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be expressed to Roger's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church, Muscatine or to the Boy Scouts of America - Illowa Council.
Roger was born on July 10, 1940 to Melvin and Eileen Mittelberg Behrens in Cook, Nebraska. He married Peggy Biere on November 17 1962.
Roger graduated from the University of Nebraska with an undergraduate degree in 1962 and a masters degree in 1964. He began working for International Harvester in 1964. Roger managed both the East Moline Combine Plant and the Farmall Tractor Plant in Rock Island. He ended his career after 27 years with International Harvester as the Worldwide Manager of Farm Equipment Manufacturing. Roger spent the next 14 years in executive management as a Vice President of Manufacturing for Hon Industries and Allsteel.
He was a member on the Board of Directors for The HNI Charitable Foundation, Junior Achievement of the Heartland, Boy Scouts of America-Illowa Council and BSA Central Region, Lutheran Hospital, Blackhawk College Foundation, Quad City Development, United Way of the Quad Cities and Moline Savings and Loan.
Roger enjoyed tennis, having played for over 45 years, hunting, fishing, golf, and taking the grandkids to his hunting farm in southern Iowa, gardening and volunteering. He was a member of Shepherd of the Cross Lutheran Church in Muscatine.
Survivors
Wife Peggy
Daughter Michele (Jeffrey) Rogers Muscatine
Sons Vance Behrens Lincoln, Nebraska
Matt Behrens Davenport
Grandchildren Trent Rogers
Macey Rogers
Mitchell Rogers
Kyle Behrens
Grant Behrens
Conor Behrens
Chloe Behrens
Reid Behrens
Ally Behrens
Sister Eunice (Keith) Weber Cook, Nebraska
He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be expressed to Roger's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com
Visitation Details
Thursday, April 15th, 2010, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, April 16th, 2010, 11:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
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