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Ed Behrens Obituary

SHREWSBURY Ed "Fast Eddie" Behrens, III, 70, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Dee (Sluder) Behrens. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2013, from Christ Lutheran Church, 105 S. Main St., Shrewsbury, with the Rev. Dione M. Klepetka officiating. Viewing will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. Following cremation, interment will be at the convenience of the family. He was born April 17, 1942, in Lutherville, Md., a son of Bess (Garland) Behrens of New Hamburg, N.Y., and the late Leonard E. Behrens, Jr. Following graduation, Ed served his apprenticeship as a Tool & Die Maker at DieCraft in Sparks, Md. Following 35 years of service as a Manufacturing Engineer with Northrup Grumman in Linthicum, and the former Westinghouse in Hunt Valley, Ed retired in 2001. While employed with Westinghouse, he received the coveted Silver Signature Award of which he was very proud. Following retirement, Ed had a mission to take that time and give back to his church, spend more time with his family and enjoy woodworking, gardening, and cooking. He served as Treasurer of Christ Lutheran Church for six years. For 30 years "Fast Eddie" enjoyed playing with his "Poker Buddies" every month. He is survived by five children, Ward Behrens and his wife Carol of Glen Rock, Laurie Moore and her husband, Dave of Winter Spring, Fla., Bonnie Behrens of Winter Spring, Fla., Charlotte Dubel and her husband, Larry of Glen Rock and Patty Grieb and her husband, Rusty of Glen Rock; two sisters, Joan Kay and Jane Murray of New Hamburg, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Ed was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Alice Behrens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Christ Lutheran Church, 105 S. Main St., Shrewsbury, PA 17361; or The Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Published by York Daily Record on Jan. 24, 2013.
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Happy Birthday in Heaven my love. I have missed you every day
since you have been gone. Charlotte remembered about the asparagus so we are eating asparagus today. Do you get asparagus? I know you are happy and well there. Meet you someday Love Dee

MARION BEHRENS

Spouse

April 17, 2020

Seven years have gone by. How I still Love you and miss you. This month has been a time of remembering you and all the things we went through,
Living in a new house for the past three years have been a learning experience for me. I have made some good decisions and some not so good.
I had my first gathering this past Sunday to share the Christmas collections that I have gotten over the past 30 years. Charlotte cooked (she has her own cooking business now) . You would be so proud of her and all the children and grand children.There are 11 great grandchildren now.Patty has 3, Charlotte has 3, Laurie has 1 and Mary has 4.You would love them all. Adelyn, Aaron's daughter was born on my birthday and looks and acts like me. I am so very Blessed
I often wonder what life would be like now if you had lived. I know I need to move forward and I am trying. I just have to trust in God to guide me. Love you forever. Dee

Marion Behrens

Spouse

January 26, 2020

Why is it still so hard? I don't know what to do! These past two years have been lonely without you. Help me figure it out. I love you and miss you so much.

Dee Behrens

February 16, 2015

Here I am in Florida without you. I did not believe it when you said "I won't be going to Florid in March". Kaley and I have had a good time but we missed you. You have been gone from us for over two months now and I still can hardley believe you won't be coming back.I love you and miss you so much. I don't know how I will go on but I know I must for our Family's sake.
Rusty is facing a rough road ahead of him with the Throat Cancer. I hope and Pray that they will be able to cure it with 35 radation treaments plus Chemo.Love Dee

Dee Behrens

April 1, 2013

Charlotte & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Jeff

Jeff Joy

January 30, 2013

Hi Dee,
Sorry I could not attend Ed's funeral. I have been in cardiac care at York hospital for the last 2 days. I was released at 8 last night. I am doing well. Best to you Dee and deepest sympathy
Ron Buck

Ron Buck

January 29, 2013

Aunt Dee. I have thought about you all week and wish I could be there. I thought the world of Ed, he was a wonderful man and we will miss him. We planted asparagas this past year from how he had told us the way he planted his. I will always remember him because of that and his blueberries and his wonderful smile. I love you and please tell your family that Houze and I are very sorry for their loss. Love, Lois Ann

Lois Cretsinger

January 27, 2013

Ward and family,
Sorry, for your loss! Prayers sent for you all!

Michelle Reever

January 26, 2013

Westinghouse- 1967-1992-There are some people that we meet along lifes pathway, and time or miles cannot change those memories... Truly a beautiful couple. I am sure Ed is greatly missed by all who loved him. Thoughts and Prayers to you Dee and to your family.

Joyce Sites

January 26, 2013

One summer I went to their house and helped Ed pick blueberries. He was so nice and let me take some of them home. I love you Dee.

Pam- ALU 17

January 26, 2013

Dee, we all love you so much and pray that the Lord will comfort you greatly in this time. All the ladies here at 17 are deeply moved and have you in their hearts and prayers.

Kelly Hopper

January 25, 2013

Dee and family - Just heard of your loss. Ed was a great guy.

John

January 25, 2013

January 25, 2013

January 25, 2013

Dee and family, we are so sorry to hear of Ed passing. He was a wonder person, friend, and mentor.
God bless you and your family

Bob and Linda Edrington

January 25, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you Dee and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aaron always spoke to us about his grandfather and how special he was. When we finally got to meet Ed we found out what he meant. What a wonderful man. We always enjoyed talking with him at family events. He would always have such intersting stories to share. Dee and Ed welcomed us into their home to share crabs and enjoy some good homecooking done by Ed. We will always hold on to those special memories. He will be so missed.

Love, Cheryl & Shawn

Cheryl & Shawn McNamara

January 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss, we will keep all of you in our prayers.
Lisa and Skip James

January 24, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Westinghouse Hunt Valley MD. He was well-respected and well-liked. Our Sympathies to his Family.
John Norville [Q.A. Dept. Mgr. at Hunt Valley].

January 24, 2013

There are just no words that can describe the impact you had on so many lives and the legacy you've left behind.

January 24, 2013

Dee and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dee, I have many fond memories of car pooling with you and Ed to Westinghouse may years ago. He was a good soul and I know you will miss him dearly! My heartfelt sympathy to ALL of you. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. Hugs, Dawn

Dawn Baer

January 24, 2013

Our Family is very sorry for your loss. Ed was an amazing and kind hearted person. Your family will be in our prayers.

The Borkowski Family

January 24, 2013

We are deeply saddened by Ed's passing. it was an honor to know him. He fought a long hard fight & his courage inspired us all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers,

Ken & Sandy Klein

January 24, 2013

Chuck Eary

January 24, 2013

Chuck Eary

January 24, 2013

Dear Ed: You will always be in my heart. You are very much love from our children, your sisters and your Mother. I hope that you are happy now. Love Always, Joyce

Joyce Behrens

January 24, 2013

Ed will remain in our hearts forever. We send you thoughts of sympathy, peace and courage. Love you all.

Sue & Frank Beam

January 24, 2013

My deepest condolences to Ed's family and friends.

Ed, rest easy my friend. It was a pleasure knowing and working with you.

Vaya con Dios, amigo.

Steve Weber

January 24, 2013

Your love, your wisdom, your compasion and your sense of humor will stay with me untill the day I die.

unknown unknown

January 24, 2013

Your wisdom, your compassion, your sense of humor will stay with me untill the day I die.

January 24, 2013

Dee, You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Shirley and Leroy Fix

January 24, 2013

We are the Poker Boys, of which Ed (also known as Fast Eddie) was a member. In 1976 a small group of guys from work decided we should play poker. We decided that the first Friday following our monthly pay check was the best day of the month to play because that was the only day we were all sure to have money. We drank cases of beer, told bawdy jokes, most smoked, we snacked on chips and peanuts, and we played till 2AM. As the decades have passed the snacks have become elaborate meals and we drink far less than a single case of beer. We now quit at midnight, no one smokes, and no one can remember jokes. Our hair has become thinner and whiter and our waistlines grew, but the strength and depth of our friendships grew too. Oh we'll probably fill Fast Eddie's seat at the table as we have when we lost other members, but Fast Eddie could never be replaced nor will he be forgotten. A better friend, a better man, than Fast Eddie Behrens is few and far between.
So Eddie one last time we the Poker Boys say this to you… Deal'm !

Chuck Eary

January 24, 2013

Our love and sympathy to Aunt Dee and the rest of the family. He has fought a good fight, he has finished his course. Rest in peace.

Bill and Dianne Donahue

January 24, 2013

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