"My favorite times with leroy were when we would go out for taco tuesdays at the mall and spending time visting him."
In loving memory of
LeRoy Behm
March 23, 2015
LeRoy Behm, of Wausau, died Monday, March 23, 2015 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was 71 years old. He was born on January 21, 1944 in Phlox, a son of the late John and Sophie (Verhasselt) Behm.
Mr. Behm was a Vietnam veteran having served in the United States Army.
He worked as a general laborer in California for a number of years and will be remembered for his great sense of humor.
Survivors include a brother, Donald (Nancy) Behm of Baldwin, FL.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Gnat and Helen Behm; and four brothers, Richard Behm, John Jr., James and Harold.
Mr. Behm will be cremated and a memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Reverend Jeremiah Worman officiating. Visitation will take place Saturday at the funeral home from Noon until the time of service. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Phlox at a later date.
Tributes
"LeRoy was a special individual. Always telling jokes. I am going to miss his cards. He would send a birthday card months in advance so one could receive it before their special day."
"Leroy love to go back to Phlox for visits whenever he got the chance. He really loved his family & hometown."
"Rick, Sandy, Jeff, Geri, Jacque, Jimmy, and Richie Behm on Easter Sunday, 1968. Submitted by Rick and Sandy's granddaughter, Jacque's daughter, Kate Beth. "
"Leroy had a Heart of Gold! He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it and would tell you a joke as he handed it to you! His Sense of Humor will forever live on in our memories! Leroy will be missed."
"Sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. We were classmates in grade school. He was a great classmate, quite a card."