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Richard Behm Obituary

Richard George Behm, 83 ESCONDIDO - Richard George Behm passed away on September 20, 2007 in Escondido, CA., after a long illness. He was born on April 16, 1924, in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Behm served in the United States Navy 1942-1962. While in the Navy Mr. Behm received the distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (six stars), Purple Heart American Campaign Medal, Asiatic - Pacific Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rae Behm, in 2003, and his son, Stanley Behm who died in1968 (Vietnam). Mr. Behm is survived by his brother, Edward Behm of Cornorado, CA; sisters-in-laws, Lyn Schafer of Escondido, CA., and Lucy Stephens of San Marcos, CA; and also many nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 2 p.m. Internment will follow the Service. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com
Published by North County Times from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2007.

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