Thomas E. Behler

1961 - 2024

Thomas E. Behler, 63, of Deer Lake, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, with his family at his side.

Tom was born in Reading, on July 26, 1961, the son of the late Loretta M. (Erspamer) and Kenneth A. Behler.

He was the husband of the late Aida Behler. They were happily married for 40 years.

Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Juniata College. He spent 40 years working at the family business, Behler Patterns Inc. He was the owner/operator for the past 16 years.

He coached many of his children's sports teams and enjoyed being a referee for baseball, softball, and basketball. As a hobby, he often did wood-working projects for family members.

He is survived by his daughter, Erin, wife of Greg Fiorentino, son, Andrew Behler, husband of Laura, and son, Mark Behler, fiancé of Danielle Fundakowski. He was the loving grandfather to Clara, Caleb, Lydia, Jackson, and Adalynn.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Orwigsburg. There will be a visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 91891, Washington, DC 20090?-1891 (or online at https://www.nationalmssociety.org), an organization supporting research for those battling multiple sclerosis.