Obituary of Robert W. Behn

Robert W. Behn, age 56, of White Mills died Friday, September 30, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, the former Marie Munsch. Born November 25, 1954, in Jamaica, NY, he was the son of Frederick R. Behn of Woodhaven, NY, and the late Elizabeth (Clelland) Behn. Formerly of Richmond Hill, NY, he was a graduate of Martin Van Buren High School. He was employed in the receiving department of Diapers.com, an internet sales company. In addition, he also worked for Baer Sports Center for 15 years and had worked in the family business, F. & H. Behn Repair Shop. He loved to fish, ride motorcycles, camping and spending time with nature, but his great nieces were his pride and joy. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by two brothers: Richard and Thomas Behn, both of Coxsackie, NY; two nieces: Kim Orsano of Selden, NY, and Tara Munch of Uniondale, NY; and four great nieces: Jessica and Janine Panullo of Selden, NY, and Megan and Alex Munch of Uniondale, NY. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, at 11:00 AM at White Mills United Methodist Church with Pastor Margaret Allgeier officiating. Calling hours will be at the church prior to the service from 10 to 11 AM. Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.