Robert Harold Behrens

Robert Harold Behrens obituary, Austin, TX

Robert Harold Behrens

Robert Behrens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beck Funeral Home in Pflugerville on Jul. 13, 2025.

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Robert Behrens Obituary
Robert Harold Behrens, 87, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025 at his home in Round Rock, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Leon and Onie Behrens, his brother Adolph Behrens, and his beloved wife of 59 years, Joylene Behrens. He is survived by his three sons who were the pride of his life: Glenn and wife Megan, Steven and wife Lori, and Randall and wife Ana Lugo. His grandchildren include Brittany Kelleher and husband Michael, Reagan, Mason, Milo, Lillian, Nathan and wife Brittany, Christopher, Hayden, Landon, Eric Cozzens, Emyleigh Cox and husband Nathan, and great grandson Axle Cox and great granddaughter Harleigh Cox. He is also survived by his brother Russell and wife Sherry.
Born September 29, 1937, Robert was the eldest of three brothers who grew up on the family ranch at 3200 Chisholm Trail in Round Rock. Robert married the love of his life Joylene Lillian Mahlow on March 12, 1960, in Pflugerville, Texas.
Robert served honorably from 1955 to 1964 as Sergeant First Class E-7 in the Texas National Guard, 36th Infantry Division at Camp Mabry. His professional career also included Texas Insurance Checking Office (1956-1957), United States Property and Fiscal Office and State Headquarters Company (1957-1964), Jefferson Chemical Company (1964-1969), and Round Rock ISD Tax Assessor & Collector (1969-1974). In 1974, Robert and Joylene founded Behrens Appraisal Service in Round Rock, which they built into a successful company and operated for 20 years.
Robert loved going to the lake fishing and later developed his passion for automotive and tractor restorations which was evident in his work with classic cars, antique tractors, and his prized contribution to the Round Rock City Fire Museum-a meticulously restored antique fire truck which is on display as Engine #2. Robert's skilled hands, sharp mind, and generous spirit will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the Round Rock community he served throughout his life.
Visitation will be held in Beck Funeral Home, 4765 Priem Lane Pflugerville Texas 78660, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 6:00-8:00pm. Funeral Services will be held in Palm Valley Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm with interment to follow in the Palm Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palm Valley Lutheran Church in honor of Robert Behrens.

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