Jacob Franklin "Jack" Behr
July 4, 1936 ~ August 10, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley Gardiner Funeral Home Chapelwith Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel.
Jacob “Jack” Franklin Behr, 77, of Mechanicsville, MD., died peacefully on August 10, 2013 at the St. Mary’s County Hospice House in Callaway, MD. Born on July 4, 1936 in Baltimore, MD., he was the son of the late Jacob John and Marie Julia Hillebrandt Behr. He was the loving husband of Sylvia Y. Behr, whom he married in St. Jerome’s Church in Baltimore, MD on January 26, 1956. He is survived by his brother, Leo Behr and his wife Joann of Abingdon, MD., four sister in laws; Linda Sullivan, Patty O’Neill, Dorothy Simon, and Jeanne Szymborski, one brother in law; Joseph Van Kirk and 15 nieces and Nephews. Jack was born and raised in Baltimore, MD., and attended Patterson High School. He served with the Maryland National Guard from 1956 to 1964. Jack and Sylvia loved St. Mary’s County and spent almost every weekend here. In 1967, they purchased the property where they currently reside in Mechanicsville, MD., and continued to commute every weekend. Jack worked in the clothing industry for I.C. Isaacs in Baltimore, MD for 44 years. He started as a clothing cutter and moved up into Management until his retirement in 1998. After retirement, they sold their home of 41 years in Dundalk, MD and moved to St. Mary’s County, MD. Jack enjoyed crabbing, the lottery, movies, bingo, casino trips and his family.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD., from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating.. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Michael Sullivan, John Gleissner, Jason Sullivan, Ronnie Behr, Lee Behr, and Brandon Behr. Honorary Pallbearer; Mike Melvin.
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“Sylvia, so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Shannon was at our family reunion and told me some about his illness. May God Bless you and help you through this grieving time. Remember, Tears dry, Smile fade, but memories live on forever. LUV “
“Dumplin my thoughts and prayers are for you. Family and friends are all around you. We are lucky to have that. May you find peace knowing they are here for you.life is so short. Take care of yourself. “
“Sylvia and the whole Behr family. We were sorry to hear about Jack. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this sad time. Francis and Dorothy”
“Sylvia, Sorry to hear about Jack passing. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless You “
“Dumplin: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is unbelieveable that Jack’s life ended so quickly. We know that he is at peace and free from suffering. May the Lord heal your pain during this most difficult time. God Bless. “
“Sylvia, I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was an amazing man and will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord give you strength during these difficult times. God Bless.”
“Sylvia, Austin and I send our condolences to you and your family. We will miss seeing Jack on Wednesday nights. God bless you all.”
“Sylvia I am so sorry for your loss. Keep strong in knowing that he is with his lord no more suffing.”
“Sylvia, We were heart broken to read about Jack’s passing. He was always such a nice man, and Tommy so enjoyed talking with him! We pray you will find comfort in your many wonderful memories with Jack! May he rest in peace! Tommy and Rose”
“Joe, Sylvia and family, John and I send our condolences to all your family. May he rest in peace “
“Dumplin, We are so sorry about Jacks’s passing. My sister, Susie, and I first met Jack at Bingo one Wednesday night at HVFD, a couple of years ago. When he found out that we knew Tookie, he always referred to as “”The cousins” because we are related to Tookie’ We enjoyed all our talks with Jack and thought of you both as our friends. Jack will be greatly missed. Take care of yourself and hold on to all the memories. (The cousins, Susie & Ramona) R.I.P. Jack!!!”
“SYLVIA, THE SAD PART OF LIFE IS THE PASSING OF OF ONE OR THE OTHER. BUT THE LORD SAYS ONE MUST GO, THE OTHER MUST STAY. THIS IS THE WAY OF THE LORD. YOU WILL ALWAYS RETAIN YOUR MEMORIES, GOOD AND BAD THAT OCCURED IN THE TIME ALLOTED TO BOTH OF YOU. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS. “
“Dumplin and family, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Jack, he really liked to talk, hold your memories tight. Praying for you and your family “
“I just found out today Iam so sorry Sylvia I will never forget the day I met Jack and you at the Bay Video store and still got to see you both at bingo at the firehouse always had a smile and a kind word to say I will miss seeing him there Thinking of you and Keeping you in my prayers…”
“Mrs. Sylvia, I just learned of Mr. Jack’s passing. I am very sorry for your loss. I have so many special memories of you and Mr. Jack. What great neighbors you were! May you find peace during this sad time.”