Willie Darrell Behrend

1925 - 2013

Willie Darrell Behrend obituary, 1925-2013, Smithville, TX

BORN

1925

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, All Faiths of the Pines Chapel

110 American Legion Rd

Smithville, Texas

Willie Behrend Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 18, 2013.

Willie Darrell Behrend, 87, of Smithville, passed away on February 17, 2013 surrounded by family. Darrell was born May 23, 1925 to Willie Charles and Lola Irene Barker Behrend in McDade, Texas. After attending school in McDade he joined the U.S. Navy in 1944. He served on the USS Casablanca in the Southern Pacific. Later he met Bernice Irene Tramp. They were married on February 21, 1948. Darrell was a fireman at Camp Gary in San Marcos. He was also a member of the Smithville Honor Guard, the American Legion and was a Master Mason. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather and sister, Margaret. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; brother, Guy (Carol) Wolf of Pipe Creek; children, Donna (Daniel) Kadlecek, Dale Behrend and friend Karol, Nancy (Bill) Vydrzal; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will host a visitation on Tuesday, February 19, from 6-8pm at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, at 11am at Marrs-Jones with burial to follow at McDade Cemetery.

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February 20, 2013

Sandy Meyer

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 20, 2013

Cathy Miller

Dale, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

February 20, 2013

Dee

To the Family and Friends of Mr. Behrend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort, along with God's word found at Psalm 119:76 “May your loving-kindness serve, please, to comfort me, According to your saying to your servant.” So sorry for your loss.

February 20, 2013

Beth Behrend

Sorry for your loss...my thoughts are with your family today.

February 19, 2013

Mike Miller

Dale, we are sorry for your loss. Your in our prayers. Mike and Karen Miller

February 18, 2013

Jackie Wessels

Our thoughts & prayers to you all.
Jackie & Bob

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Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, All Faiths of the Pines Chapel

110 American Legion Rd, Smithville, TX 78957

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