Notes:

Raymond A. Behrens, 84, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Niagara Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 23, 1938 he was the son of the late Kenneth R. and Jane E. (Porter) Behrens. Raymond entered the United States Army on October 1, 1961. He was a parts supply specialist/mechanic with the 969th Engr Bn. He was honorably discharged as a SP4 on August 9, 1962.


After serving his country, Raymond continued his career in the automotive industry, working for Cy's Stewarts Auto parts, Wrights Corners Auto parts and lastly at NAPA auto parts. When he wasn't working, he was a avid reader, classic car & train enthusiast and enjoyed traveling. Above all his number 1 concern was family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who was very compassionate and kind. He also had a great sense of humor to top it all off.


He is survived by his children, Shelly (Jack) Shipman and Robert R. Behrens; grandson, James (Lyndsay) Blasko, great-grandchildren, Patrick and Kory. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Carol (Anderluh) Behrens.


Friends may call Monday, March 6th from 5-8PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY, where Military Honors will be held  at 7:00PM. Burial in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY will take place at the convenience of the family.

Raymond married ANDERLUH, Carol E on 20 May 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Carol (daughter of ANDERLUH, Henry W and DESANTIS, Angeline) was born about 1939; died before 2021. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/1961

A WEDDING TRIP to Washington, B.C.,
Is being taken by Raymond Arthur Behr-
ens and his bride, the former Miss Carol
E. Anderluh, who were wed Saturday
(May 20, 1961).
Rev. Alan J. Perrine officiated at a 3
p.m. ceremony at Riverside Presbyterian
Church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and -
Mrs. Henry Anderluh, 23rd Street. The
bridegroom Is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Behrens, 25th Street.
Mrs. Franklin Schweitzer was organist
for the wedding ceremony, and soloist was
John Culbert.
* ° °
ESCORTED to the altar by her father,
the bride wore a gown of Chantilly lace
over taffeta enhanced with sequins and
pearls. It was styled with a Sabrina neckline,
long sleeves and bouffant skirt of
ruffles that extended into a chapel-length
train.
The bride's bouffant veil of silk illusion
was held by a coronet of pearlized orange
blossoms, and she carried a cascade bouquet
of white gladioli centered with orchids.
° » °
MISS KATHLEEN BEHRENS was maid
of honor, attired in a floor-length gown
of blue flowered nylon organza. A matching
color headpiece of roses, held a flyaway
veil, and her flowers were a cascade
arrangement of white pompons tipped with
azalea pink.
The bridesmaids, dressed similiarly to
the honor attendant in pink and carrying
white pompons tipped with blue, were the
Misses Nancy Mueller and Patricia Duffy.
Kenneth Wakefield, of Buffalo, was best
man, and ushers were Ronnie Anderluh,
the bride's brother; and Joseph Fantrazzo.
RECEIVING GUESTS at a reception
Saturday evening at the Plantation Restaurant,
the mother of the bride wore an
orchid print ballerina-length dress accented
with iridescent sequins, and a corsage
of cymbidium orchids.
The mother of the bridegroom selected
a blue lace and chiffon ensemble, and
wore a corsage of pink cymbidium orchids.
When they return from their honeymoon,
the newlyweds will be at home at
2746 Niagara Street.

1. BEHRENS, Shelly
2. BEHRENS, Robert R

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/19/1965

Kenneth R. Behrens, 58, of
507 25th St.. died today (Nov.
19, 1965) at Buffalo General
Hospital after a long illness.
He was born in Niagara
Falls and was educated in
local schools. He was a custodian
at the Lockport Road
plant of Moore Business
Forms Inc., for the last 10
years.
Mr. Behrens was a member
of Zion Lutheran Church and
the De Molay Alumni group.
Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Jane P. Behrens; a son
Raymond A. Behrens, Lewis-
ton; his mother, Mrs. Louis
Behrens, this city; two sisters,
Mrs. Harold (Hazel) Stevens,
this city, and Mrs. Roy (Elea-
nor) Livermore, Lewiston; a
brother, Norman Behrens,
this city, and two grandchil-
dren.
Funeral services will be con-
ducted at the Cornell and
Daggett Funeral Chapel at
1:30 p.m. Monday by Rev.
Carl Olin, Zion Lutheran
Church. Burial will be in Me-
morial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the fu-
neral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday and also
from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Kenneth married PORTER, Jane Elizabeth on 7 Oct 1933 in Birmingham, MI. Jane was born on 27 Oct 1912 in Highland Park, Wayne County, MI; died on 16 Jul 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1933

T h e marriage of Miss J a n e Eliza
b e t h Porter, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Porter, of B i r m i n g h a m.
M i c h . , and niece of Mr. a n d Mrs. Fred
K i l g o u r , of W h i t n e y avenue, this city,
t o K e n n e t h Raymond Behrens. son
of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Behrens, of
P i e r c e avenue, t h i s city, tock place at
t h e h o m e of the bride's parents In
B i r m i n g h a m .
T h e bride was a t t e n d e d by her s i s ter.
Miss Eleanor Porter, and the
g r o om was a t t e n d e d by Elton Greenman,
of t h i s city.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/7/1941

BEHRENS-In this city, Tuesday, May 6
Louis Behrens. age 68 years: husband
of Minnie: father of Arnold, Norma
and Kenneth Behrens. Mrs. Hazel D???,
Mrs. Roy Livermore; brother of Cecil,
Albert, Mrs. Catherine Abbott, Mrs.
Frank Hartzner all of this city; Mrs.
John Myers and Mrs. William Crow of
Buffalo. N. Y. He is also survived by
7 grandchildren. Funeral from the home
1827 Pierce Ave, Thursday afternoon
at 3 p. m , Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer
officiating Interment in Oakwood Cere-
tery

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 12/31/1941

May 6-Louis Behrens, 68, 1223
Niagara street, proprietor of
grocery store and meat market,
here for 45 years

Louis married MANTE, Wilhelmine Fredricke on 25 Mar 1899. Wilhelmine (daughter of MANTE, Christian and BEHM, Caroline Louise) was born on 1 Nov 1873 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Apr 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BEHRENS - In Memorial Hospital- Sunday, April 2, 1967, Wilhelmina F. Behrens (Minnie) of 1827 Pierce Ave., City. Beloved mother of Mrs. Harold Stevens (Hazel), Mrs. Roy Livermore (Eleanor), and Norman Behrens, City. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral service from Colber's Funeral Home, 640 Park Place, Wednesday, April 5, 1967, at 11 :00 a.m., Rev. Oral G. Olin Jr., officiating, Interment In Oakwood Cemetery, Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church

Conrad + Rosina. Rosina was born about 1846 in New York; died between 1880 and 1900 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married BEHM, Caroline Louise on 9 Jan 1870 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Caroline (daughter of BEHM, Jakob and ELLMAN, Maria) was born on 29 Oct 1832 in Mewegen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 5 Sep 1898 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]