Obituary of Lyle Elmer Behrends

Lyle Elmer Behrends, 80, of Monticello, Iowa died Monday, August 22, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 26, 2011 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Monticello, Iowa with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Darryl Larson. Military Honors will be accorded by the Monticello Drill Team and Iowa Army Guard Honors Detail at Oakwood cemetery. He is survived by his sister, Marjorie Freeman, nieces Joan (Jim) Berends, Lisa (Clem) Primer all of Monticello and Janet O'Grady of Cedar Rapids, Ia. a nephew Bill Karr of Mission Viejo Ca., along with great nieces Carrie (Jack) Schroeder, Regan Primer and four great nephews Brian (Wanda) Hughes, Brandon Kraus and Adam (Andrea) Kraus and Baxter Primer, and many great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law, William Freeman. Lyle was born on September 26, 1930 in Monticello Iowa, the son of Benhard and Clara Ricklefs Behrends. He was baptized October 10, 1930 and confirmed March 25, 1945 in St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Lyle was a lifelong farmer, a Navy veteran and a man of many talents: a musician, instrument builder and a true showman. Donations may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran memorial fund. Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.