William F. Behl's Obituary
Behl, William F. Jr, age 76, was pronounced dead on February 18, 2016. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia J. Behl, brothers Carl W. Behl, (Dorothy), Donald P. Behl, (Helen), sister Shirley Behl Brown (Don), and cousin, Marylyn Doncevic (Paul). Survived by the following nieces, nephews and cousins: Dennis Behl (Julie), Ron Behl (Ellen) Donald Behl II (Mary Ann) David Behl (Susan) Tim Behl, Paula Doncevic, Karen Doncevic Sellers (Steve), Carla Behl Maurer (James), Doug Brown, Sue Ann Brown Gardner (Wendell), David Doncevic (Elaine), Pete Doncevic (Peggy), Mark Doncevic (Phoebe) and great uncle of 16.
Bill graduated from West Tech High School and attended the Cleveland Institute of Art. He served in the Navy as a member of the Sea Bees, Construction Battalion.
For more than 30 years he worked at Pitt Studios in Cleveland as an account executive and Vice President. He was later employed at Gales Garden Center in Westlake.
Cremation and interment at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted, have taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Bethesda on the Bay Lutheran Church, 28607 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, 44140.
THE TIDE The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, yet echoes on in sweet, soulful refrains. For everything that passes, something beautiful remains.
–Author unknown
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