Matthew J. Behr
1990 - 2020
Matthew J. Behr
1990 - 2020
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Matthew James Behr, age 29, of Maria Stein, died unexpectantly Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. He was born September 15, 1990 in St. Marys, Ohio to James A. & Lisa M. (Nieberding) Behr who survive in Maria Stein. He is survived by a brother Daniel Behr and Alli Adams in Phoenix, Arizona; grandmother Mary Nieberding; and godmother Kate Hartwig. He is preceded in death by grandfathers Bob Nieberding and Clete Behr; grandmother Ruth Behr; and godfather Mark Behr. He was a 2009 graduate of Marion Local High School and a 2013 graduate at Wright State University in Dayton and he worked as an accountant at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Matt loved to follow all sports, especially bowling, Wright State Raiders basketball, the New England Patriots, and the Michigan Wolverines. Matt was also a Boys State Delegate. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on June 6, 2020 at St. John Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
Shawn Hendrix
April 13, 2020
It was an honor and a pleasure to have Matt as a member of the Nissen Chemitec America family. Matt had an excellent work ethic, but beyond that he was a genuinely good and kind person and it is these qualities that drew others to him. From our daily conversations, and being a parent myself, I was always impressed by and proud of Matt whenever he spoke of his parents. It was quite evident to me that Matt truly valued, respected, and loved his parents, Lisa and Jim, and that he was a man of faith. Matt was always positive and if he had a bad day, I never saw him show it. Matt, you are missed greatly by the many people like myself who were fortunate enough to get to a share a part of your life on earth with you.
Jake Wright
April 6, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Behr family. Matt had such a positive presence, and a smile that lit the room. He will be missed!
Steve Imwalle
April 1, 2020
Jim & Lisa, So Sorry for your loss
Robert Cannon
April 1, 2020
I worked with Matt for the last few months. He was a very friendly and nice person. My condolences to his family.
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Dan and Melanie Griest
April 1, 2020
Our condolences to the entire Behr family in these trying times. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jim Greenspan
March 31, 2020
I am so saddened and shocked to learn of Matt passing away. Matt was a student of mine at Wright St (as was Dan). Both are terrific young men. Matt was always so nice and easy going! I so enjoyed running into him at Wright St. basketball games after he graduated. I just can't believe he is gone. I feel terrible for the entire Behr family. You have my deepest sympathy. His loss is a terrible void.
Andrew Hemmelgarn
March 31, 2020
I graduated with Matt in 2009. I can remember playing football at his house and checking out all his Dad's model airplanes. And when I had an accomplishment posted to Facebook, Matt reached out to congratulate me, despite having not spoken in nearly 8 years.
He was (and is) just a truly good, genuine person.
Renea
March 31, 2020
Matt was always a smiling face and good story. I knew him at Wright State and enjoyed accounting club and BAP with him. So sorry to hear of his loss - gone far too soon
Marc Schwartz
March 31, 2020
Bowled with Matt as a teammate on a Wright Patt league. He was a good bowler and an even better person. His presence and good nature will surely be missed by me and others in the league. Prayers to his family.
Loraine Bernard
March 31, 2020
Matt was my third son. I am holding tight to the memories of him growing up to be a wonderful, kind and loving young man. My deepest sympathy to Jim, Lisa and Dan.
C.T. Clunk
March 31, 2020
My condolences to Matthew's family.
Chris Lado
March 31, 2020
Man you will be missed, remember always choose "sports" category!!
Tamara Larger
March 31, 2020
Lisa and your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for the kids of your son.
Greg McDuffy
March 30, 2020
In loving memory of Matthew Behr. I did not have the opportunity to know Matt very long, but the times that we shared during his tenure here at AFSAC were very memorable. He was the ultimate sports enthusiast that I enjoyed getting to know. What I will miss the most will be his infectious smile that he possessed each time I was around him. He is another of God's Children gone too soon. For the family our prayers are with you. We ask God to be with you during the days, weeks and months ahead, as he extends his loving arms around you. I leave with you the following: "Don't let your heart be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough rooms in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going" John 14:1-4
Randy Bertke
March 30, 2020
sorry for lost Lisa, Jim and family
Dean and Kate Hartwig
March 30, 2020
L❤VE you, Matt! We will forever miss you! Our deepest condolences Lisa, Jim, Dan and Allie! We love you all! ❤❤❤
Dan Balster
March 30, 2020
I grew-up in Maria Stein and worked with Matt the last 9 months. He was a wonderful person. We will miss him.
Lori Barton
March 30, 2020
Im so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Lori Homan
March 30, 2020
Jim, Lisa and family ,
My heart breaks for all of you. We are so sorry to hear of Matts passing. He was quite the character. I will never forget his smile. God be with you.
Lori Homan
Tammy Putteet
March 30, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your Family will be in our Prayers thur the days to come
Eric &Connie Seger
March 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers
Denis Schlater
March 30, 2020
Jim & Lisa, so sorry to hear of Matts passing. My prayers are with your family.
Tim Goodwin
March 30, 2020
My sympathies to the family. Matt knew no strangers and was one of the kindest people on this earth. Loved teasing him about the Patriots and Wolverines!
Laura Beebe
March 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss,Prayers
Cheryl and Roger Barlage
March 30, 2020
Our sympathy to your family.
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