Raymond G Behling

April 7, 1924 - August 22, 2017

Raymond Behling, age 93 of Menomonie, Wi. passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home. Ray was born April 7, 1924 in Menomonie WI to George and Ruth (Breitzman) Behling. He grew up in the Menomonie area. Serving in WW II landing on Omaha Beach during D-Day. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Sunnyside Washington. In the 1950's he worked at Pine Point Lodge, and later in the maintenance department for the Dunn County Health Care Center. He also worked for the schools in Sunnyside, WA. He loved the Green Bay Packers and flew their flag high every year. He also, enjoyed watching baseball. Cubs and Brewers. Not knowing who to root for when they played each other. Ray is survived by one son, Gordon (Alicia) Behling and one daughter Gloria (Dave) Buss. Also survived by granddaughters, Jennifer (John) Couillard, Erica Behling (Leo Ioannou), Sheri (Steve) Schutte. Great granddaughters Gillian McRitchie, Kristy and Madison Schutte, Jessica Johnson and great grandson Jacob Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Ardith and Hazel. An infant son. Brothers Dick, Karl, and sister Charlotte. Daughter-in-law Linda Behling. Granddaughter Traci Buss. And friend Janet Malstrom. Private graveside services were held Saturday August 26, 2017 at Christ Lutheran Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie with Military Honors by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard.