Herbert "Herb" F. Behmlander

Mr. Herbert F. Behmlander was born January 31, 1931, the son of Lorena (Buerkel) and Fred Behmlander in Frankenlust Township. Herb left the arms of his loving family and took the hand of Jesus and gladly went to his eternal home. In December 1981 he married Dian Schlicker (Rader) who survives him. During their married life they made many life time friends, right up to his death at Tendercare, Midland and Davita. Thanks to the wonderful people the family met there. Herb was graduated and confirmed from St. Paul Frankenlust. He graduated from Concordia Teachers in River Forest, IL in 1954 with a bachelor's of science degree. His first teaching assignment was at Immanuel Lutheran School in Ludell, Kansas for two years and then went to Trinity, Merritt as principal and fifth through eighth grade teacher for 26 years. As an educator, Herb served in many organizations and then received this real estate license. While in real estate he served on the Bay County Board of Realtors, as a President and was also Realtor of the Year. Herb was the financial secretary of L.F.A. and was President of the Valley Lutheran High School Booster Club. Besides his wife, Herb leaves behind his sons, Andy (Nancy) Behmlander, Christopher Behmlander, Jeff (friend, Sarah Chevalier) Behmlander, Steve (friend, Jean Marie) Behmlander and daughter, Amy Behmlander & Noni Clark all from his marriage to Florine Schwab, who preceded him in death. With Dian, Herb leaves two daughters, Krista (Jim) Klein, Noreen Meden and son, Leon (Katya) Schlicker. Grandpa leaves behind his grateful and loving grandchildren, Janelle Behmlander, Stacey (Justin) DeShano, Katy Behmlander and fiancé Ryan, Kyle & Jill, Justin and Brooke Behmlander and Sydni & Nicholas Klein and Dasha Schlicker. Great-grandpa leaves behind two adorable great-grandchildren, Adalynn DeShano and Connor McGinnis. Herb also leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law, Larry Neetz (friend, Betty Shields), Vernon (Shirley) Schwab, Terry (Sue) Nussear, Chuck Rader and Stella Behmlander; and a daughter-in-law, Susan Behmlander. Herb will be united in Heaven with his first wife, Florine; sister, Shirley Neetz; brothers, Loren and Robert Behmlander; and sister-in-law, Norma (Dale) Fuller. He will be missed by family and friends, who miss his hearty laugh and good sense of humor. Treasure what you have. Funeral Services will take place Monday, August 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor (Salzburg & 8 Mile Road). Officiating will be Rev. David S. Sherry. The Committal Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mr. Behmlander will be taken to the church on Monday to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. and until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a memorial to Valley Lutheran High School or The Parkinson's Foundation. www.gephartfuneralhome.com