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Claus Behr Obituary
91, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. Born in Germany, Claus immigrated to the US in 1939. He attended New York University and Queens College. Before returning to Louisville, he trained at some of this country's largest department stores, including Macy's, B. Altmans and Company, and Bloomingdales. He served in the US Army during WWII and defended our nation in the Battle of the Bulge.
Claus began work at The Behr Stores, Inc. in 1952 and succeeded his father, Alfred, as President of the company in 1960. The Behr Stores, Inc. was a nationally known chain with retail stores, in 12 states, selling ladies ready-to-wear and accessories. He was also actively involved in the President's Council of the American Institute on Management.
He was a member of many organizations and after his retirement in 1995, devoted his time to numerous voluntary positions. For 18 years he was a member of the Board of Directors of Jewish Hospital Health Care Services, where he served on the Board of the Four Courts Senior Center. He also served on the Deputy Sheriff's Merit Board. Claus was a member of Adath Jeshurun Congregation, St. George Masonic Lodge #239, Scottish Rite, Kosair Temple, B'nai B'rith, The Standard Club, Jewish Community Center, Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), where he served as Chairman; Junior Achievement, where he taught economics in the Public School System, and the VFW.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Yudofsky; his children, Kenneth B. Behr, Janie Behr, Dr. Kenneth Cohen of New York, NY and Sally Kaplan (Dr. Brian) of Richmond, VA; his grandchildren, Shawn Lerner, Lindsey Lerner Block, Daniel Lerner, Ashley Lerner, Amy Kaplan and Leah Kaplan; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 6th at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Avenue, with burial in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Ida and Bernhard Behr Holocaust Memorial Education Fund at the JCC or the Kentucky Opera Association.
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Maryanne Payne-Vaught
November 7, 2017
Mrs. Behr and family-
My condolences to all for the loss of Mr. Behr.
It has been many years since I spoke with either
of you about your insurance but it was always my pleasure.
May your memories comfort you in this time of great loss.
November 6, 2017
Ken-
So very sorry for your loss. Your father was a man of great accomplishments...a life well-lived.
Craig Eversole
Craig Layne
November 6, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
Ruth and Joe Davis
November 5, 2017
Joy and family,
OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU ON THE LOSS OF CLAUS. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME.
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Joyce ( VI ) Salmon
November 5, 2017
So sorry for this great loss.Great Man,will be missed by many.I will never forget you my friend.Our hearts are filled with sadness and tears but memories are filled with smiles and laughter of the good times we shared.Your friend VI.Salmon
Cynthia Stallard
November 5, 2017
I was privileged to know and care for Mr. Behr for a very short while. Yet in that short time I grew to admire his strength and integrity. I saw him as a man of principle and good character. But most of all his strong will and determination. I will be forever enriched from knowing him and having heard the stories regarding his sacred pilgrimage. And I will keep those found memories and the laughs in a special place in my heart forever. Rest easy Mr. Behr and I love you ❤
Lucy Decker Diersen Veltman
November 5, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Behr's passing. I know this is long ago but when I was in the 6th grade I had his first wife, Simone Behr, as a teacher. When she passed I sent a note to Mr. Behr and he gracefully sent me a reply. I still remember that to this day and I'm now 65. So sorry for the family's loss. He seemed to be a wonderful man.
November 5, 2017
Condolences to the Behr family for your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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