Passed away in his home on December 8th, 2005, after a battle with cancer. He was born December 22nd, 1942 to William Otto Behrens and Isabella (nee Carr) at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, IL. Best friend and beloved husband of Joanne (nee Schaafsma Pope). Cherished father to Andromana (John) Price and Sherry (Michael) Horan. Devoted grandfather "Papa Fred" to Allison and Kelsey Rogers; John and Josephine Horan; and Joshua and Abigail Price. Dear brother to Charles (Diane) McKinley. Loving "dad" to man's best friends, Ike and Harry. Fred worked diligently as a machinist and locksmith at companies in the south suburbs as well as in Queensland, Australia. After 40+ years of work Fred retired in December of 2004. Fred was an Army veteran of the 1st Infantry Division, a member of Calumet Masonic Lodge #716 and Oak Forest Masonic Lodge #832 A.F. and A.M. He was a true renaissance man whose interests included geology, technology and travel. Fred leaves a world full of friends and relatives who will miss the chance to sit and have a cup of coffee and an interesting conversation.
Passed away in his home on December 8th, 2005, after a battle with cancer. He was born December 22nd, 1942 to William Otto Behrens and Isabella (nee Carr) at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, IL. Best friend and beloved husband of Joanne (nee Schaafsma Pope). Cherished father to Andromana (John) Price and Sherry (Michael) Horan. Devoted grandfather "Papa Fred" to Allison and Kelsey Rogers; John and Josephine Horan; and Joshua and Abigail Price. Dear brother to Charles (Diane) McKinley. Loving "dad" to man's best friends, Ike and Harry. Fred worked diligently as a machinist and locksmith at companies in the south suburbs as well as in Queensland, Australia. After 40+ years of work Fred retired in December of 2004. Fred was an Army veteran of the 1st Infantry Division, a member of Calumet Masonic Lodge #716 and Oak Forest Masonic Lodge #832 A.F. and A.M. He was a true renaissance man whose interests included geology, technology and travel. Fred leaves a world full of friends and relatives who will miss the chance to sit and have a cup of coffee and an interesting conversation.
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