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Charles Behmer Obituary

BEHMER Charles William "Bill" Behmer, age 88, Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Hospital East. Attended Karl Road Baptist Church. Retired mechanic for North American Rockwell and Grandview Schools. WW II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran with the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group. Preceded in death by parents Ethel Kramer Behmer and Charles C. Behmer, granddaughter Jonna Henry, sisters Janet Wheeler and Beatrice Elbin. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Etheyl M. Schaffner Behmer of Pickerington, OH; daughter, Beverly (Jack) Henry of Pickerington, OH; grandson, Sean (Kimberly) Henry of Dallas, GA; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Alyse Henry; sister, Doris McDaniel of Bonita Springs, FL; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, in the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Ave. (one block south of SR 161), where funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Pastor Richard Breusch officiating. Interment Union Cemetery, Columbus, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter, 3380 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Dec. 21, 2009.

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Bill & Judy Podolski

December 26, 2009

The Behmer Family
You have our sympathy. We remember all the good times & laughs with Bill & Ethel at the church on Lehner Rd.A great couple. He will be missed. God Bless.
Judy & Bill Podolski,N>L>EUB Church,Lehner Rd.

December 22, 2009

Dear Mrs. Behmer and Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, Charles. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Blue Star Mothers
Columbus, OH

Mick & Sandy Burlingame

December 21, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

PAUL SZABADOS

December 21, 2009

My deepest regards & Sympthy in your loss. Bill and I word many years together on the "VIGALANTE Airplane at NORTH AMERICA .I was his leadman. and he ws a great GOOD worker, One of the best. A fine fellow and friend. We all will miss him dearly. GOD BLESS everyone.

December 21, 2009

We are very sorry to hear of Bill's death. We shared many good times with him and Ethel when they lived in the condo. We miss him. We send our condolences to Ethel and their family.
Don and Dottie Wheaton - Condo 109

Glenn & Angie Myres

December 21, 2009

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Seeing Bill & Etheyl's smiles and experiencing Bill's jovial greeting on Sunday mornings always brought everyone around them joy.

December 21, 2009

Sending you God's love, support and peace.
Beth & Forrest Baldwin

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