Havana, IL – Robert W. “Seed” Behrends, 78, of Havana passed away at 4:30 pm Sunday December 16, 2012 at the Havana Healthcare Center. He was born August 9, 1934 in Peoria, IL, the son of Frederick R. and Lorena K. (Menke) Behrends. He married Linda Sizemore June 14, 1969 in Havana and she survives.

He was a retired school teacher, teaching Social Studies and Geography for 31 years at Lewistown Jr. High School and Payson Schools. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Havana an avid bowler, former President of Havana Optimist Club, and former secretary of Lakewood Golf Association.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, William R. “Bill” (Amber) Behrends of Mattoon, IL, two grandchildren, Maya and Max; and two brothers, F. Louis (Joanne) Behrends of Cocoa Beach, FL , and Jerry (companion: Mary Ann Duncheon) of Oakford, IL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December, 20, 2012 St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Havana conducted by Pastor Wesley Reimnitz, burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery at Havana. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Wednesday at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mason District Hospital, Havana Healthcare Patient Activity Fund or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hurleyfh.com

Robert W Behrends