Ralph William Behler

I just received notification of Ralph's passing. I remember him fondly from the past Behler reunions. He and Totsie were always kind and had a great sense of humor. Our thought are with the family.

Totsy, met you and Ralph and then got to know you guys a little more through talking about you on our almost daily walks with your daughter Jill.
A wonderful father, a loving father, had big shoulders for her to lean on even when many states apart.
That thought will continue to support her as we help Jill remember all the good times she had with Ralph.
I wish the family strength and courage through the coming days.

Tot,
Jim Ford just sent me Ralph's obit. I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't have your address so here I am. The older I get the more I think about our school days. How nice you and Ralph always were to me, Bill's little sister. I hope you are well.
Joan(Ford)Watts

Our family considers our 7-year tenure on Cherokee Rd in Pontiac to have been most enhanced by the presence of our “across the street� neighbors The Behlers. Their wisdom and experience offered our young family by example a way to approach parenting, community involvement as well as social responsibility. Ralph's election to city government was an opportunity for our children (John, Jennifer & Matt) to see how government works at the grass roots level. Making and passing out signs, even...

Very sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. It has been a long time since Joe and I visited him and Totsy in Pontiac. Occasionally we would see them both at the Behler reunions in Alto. I always remember him as being so upbeat and genuine. It is sad and we both offer our condolences. Margie (and Joe) Powers (Margie Montague)

I only received notification today 2-26-2011 of the passing of my cousin Ralph. I'm sorry that I was not able to contact the family before his funeral and tell them how sorry I am for there lost. My family joins me in sending our condolences to Totsy and family. Ralph was like my younger brother while I lived with his family for three years. Pauline Montague Davis

Our sympathy to Totsy and the family for the loss of Ralph. I remember him from the Behler reunions in years past.

Cordially,

Phyllis (Montague) and Bob Smith

Mr. Behler always let me cut through his yard and always greeted me with a smile... He will be missed.

Mr. Behler was a huge part of my childhood because of my friendship with his daughter Jill. I will always have happy memories of his kind demeanor and great smile. Some of his advice still lingers with me. When he was running for public office, he told me it was important for everyone to help out, and do their part. That is the kind of man he was....always doing his part.
All of the Schoenemann family send their blessings, and you are in our prayers.