Robert Dale Behrends

Robert Dale Behrends, 70, passed away December 4th, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born October 31, 1951 to Eddie and Verna (Cacek) Behrends.

Bob grew up on a farm northwest of Diller NE. He graduated from Diller High School in 1970. He started work at Endicott Clay, then worked at several different grain elevators for at least 25 years. He then worked for Fairbury Foods (now known as Westin Foods) until retiring in 2016. Bob enjoyed deer hunting, going to auctions, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Verna. He is survived by his wife, Patty; daughter, Bobbie Bosle (Brad), son, Jeff Behrends (Megan), step-children (Justin Cook and Ashley Cook), and three granddaughters (Paisley, Layla, and Indi); his brother Jim (Pam) Behrends, his brother Rich Behrends (ReJeanna Sasse), sister Cathie (Terry) Peters, mother-in-law Joan Johnson, brother-in-law Michael (Renee) Johnson, sister-in-law Tammy (Jeff) Berndt, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11am, Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury, as well as a visitation for friends and family on Wednesday evening, December 8th, from 5pm-7pm.