Edward-Behm-Obituary

Edward J. Behm Sr.

Arcola, Illinois

1933 - 2020

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Edward J. Behm, Sr.

Jan. 11, 1933 - Nov. 11, 2020

MATTOON - Edward J. Behm Sr., 87, of Mattoon, IL, died at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 (Veterans Day), at Palm Terrace of Mattoon, IL. A private funeral service and burial will be held with immediate family at...

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Dear Cathy and family, Oh how well I remember your elegant, elegant dad! He entered our college dorm rooms with grace and gentle strength. He was grounded, supportive and inspiring to those of us who met him while we studied at school. His deep smiles for his children were beautiful. My heart extends to all of you in the "Behmmer" family. A loss of such magnitude is devastating. He was in many ways the perfect patriarch and we were all fortunate to have him in our lives. My sincerest ...

I worked at First Mid with Ed. As a new secretary coming into the Consumer Loan Dept, Ed welcomed me & always too the time to chat. He beamed with pride when talking about his "cheerful cherubs" (his grandchildren)! Ed was a special soul & will be greatly missed! My sympathies to the family! Amy Miller, Mattoon IL

CATHY, KERRY AND FAMILY, Just a note to your family as you share fond memories of your loving father's memory. M

Ed made me a loan to start our business. Thanks to him I was given a great opportunity. All of us will miss Ed and his excellent advice. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.