Henry E Beherns
January 8, 1932 - December 18, 2014
Henry E. Beherns, 82, of Wolcott, passed away at 8:20 pm, December 18, 2014 at his residence, with his family at his side. He was born January 8, 1932 in Gilman, IL to the late Henry and Dorothy (Hull) Beherns. Henry served in the United States Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. His marriage of 56 years was to Marilyn Murphy on October 1, 1958 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland and she survives. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington and the Wolcott American Legion, where he served on the firing squad for Military Honors. Henry had been a mechanic since he was in the 8th grade, working for John Deere for 17 years, Smart Implement of Wolcott, and owned Hank's Shop in Wolcott for over 20 years before retiring. He was very talented in woodworking and making model airplanes. He could just look at something and replicate it. He enjoyed racing midget cars, attending the Indy 500 and NASCAR races with his family, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan. He was able to attend this year's Grand Prix as a VIP and that is a memory his family will cherish for many years. Surviving with his wife are his children, Kenny Beherns (wife: Julie), Jim Beherns, Debbie Dowell (husband: Brian), Mary Beherns (companion: Donnie), Mike Beherns (wife: Lisa), and Mindy Emond (husband: Kevin); grandchildren, Alex Beherns, Kathleen Beherns (husband: David), Jarrid Dowell, Gavin Dowell, Jordan Stearns, Austin Stearns, Bethany Beherns, Cameron Emond, and Olivia Emond; his brother, Lloyd Beherns (wife: Reta); and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death with his parents is a grandson, Graham Elliott Dowell. Friends may call from 4-8 pm (EST), with a Rosary Service beginning at 5:30 pm, Monday, December 22, 2014 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am (EST), Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington, with Fr. Paul Hudson officiating. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Kentland.