"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
In loving memory of
Richard A. "Rich" Behm
October 4, 1939 - February 15, 2015
Rich Behm
Canton Richard Albert Rich Behm, 75, of Canton died at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2015, in Peoria.
He was born October 4, 1939 in Peoria, to Wilbert H. and Rita M. (Reynolds) Behm. He married Evelyn M. Vaughn in November, 1971. She died on May 9, 2007.
He is survived by his children, Susan (Gene) Morgan-Tisdale of Canton, Jeff (Carla) Malmgren of NY, Lisa Behm, Chris Behm, and Rick Behm; several grandchildren, including a special granddaughter he called George, Jessica (Brian) Kinsel; one sister, Pat (Dennis) Grigg; four brothers, Bill Behm, Jim (Kathy) Behm, Dan (Judy) Behm, and Robert (Marie) Behm; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Debbie, who he was very close to; and special friends, Joe (Tammy) Long, Doug (Toni) Painter, and Ron (Angie) Piper.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Richard Thomas Long Jr.; and two nephews, James J. Behm Jr. and Michael T. Behm.
Rich was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country in the Korean War. He was an Experimental Foundryman for Caterpillar, retiring after 31 years. Rich loved spending summers fishing in Minnesota. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan, and always wore a smile.
He was a member of the Canton VFW Post #1984, Canton American Legion Post #16, and the Canton Elks Lodge #626.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the American Cancer Society.
To view Richs tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
"Lit a candle in memory of Richard A. "Rich" Behm"
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"Im late but he was my grandpa and i chose the rose one because when we went fishing he picked a rose for me i love him so much he is gone physically but not mentally i was at a vb game when i found out and i sat out the rest of the game i love him so much i remember doing crossword puzzles together and everythinn he is still in my heart i love him and i hope he remembers me but i was always therr for him at the bar his friends would make me laugh and give me money and everythingbhuge thanks to you guys for being in my life thanks . I lovebu Grandpa. MacKenzie"
"I kniw i am late but ibmiss you so much grandpa i did not want you to go im an eighth grader now and i cant believe you are gone you are only gone physically not mentally i love u so much u eill be forever in my heart love MacKenzie Marie Whitby"
"Guys, I'm sorry I didn't make it to the services. We planned on being there Thursday nite, but I had to go to the doctors and the pain from the muscular distrophy would hardly let me walk. You guys are in all our thoughts and prayers! Brad and Vickie Willis"
"Rich was our first friend that Doug and I made after moving to Canton. Playing darts with him became our Friday and Saturday night ritual. Being friends with Rich was easy. He was so fun to be around. Over the years we not only considered him our friend but as a member of our family. We will miss him so much. We love you Rich."
"From the Porter and Cisco families."
"Sorry I won't be able to attend, But I will be praying for all of you. May he rest in peace. Love to all. Shirely"
"Rich you have been s a great friend, for the years we shared at the foundry and after. You enjoyed each day and helped many others do the same. Rest in peace my friend."
"Very Nice Man & Good Friend To my brother and his family's! He will be missed,so sorry for your loss. R.I.P. OUR FRIEND!"
"You were such a great friend! We have known your for 40 years and you were always there for us. Your stories were awesome!! Helping my son move and what an infectious laugh you had!! We worked with you for 25 years and then were friends for the rest!! Hope you are fishing with Evie and bowling with my Dad!! Lynn Collins-McCoy and Jeff McCoy"
"I chose a green candle for the turtle shell you gave me once. I will miss you very much. Our talks were never long enough for me. You make sure to take your great niece fishing and tell her about me. You laugh at me with Gar but I can probably never imagine what you will catch now. I truly wish we had gotten the chance to go bow fishing and make that video we talked and laughed so hard about. I know you are attending a huge celebration now with Aunt Ev, Grandpa and everyone else so you enjoy yourself!! Don't get the angels laughing too hard or cause too much mischief ;) I love you Uncle Dick!! "
"I can remember going to Minnesota and camping with Sue and her mom and dad. Rich and Ev were always so fun to be around and made sure we all had a good time , no matter what! Those were some of the best times!"
"Been a long time since i seen him what I remember was a very nice person , R.I.P. Rich"
"very sad today to learn of his death he was a very kind person love rita steele"