Frederick W. Behrens, passed away in his home on Dec. 8, 2005 after a battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 22, 1942 to William Otto Behrens and Isabella, nee Carr, at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, IL. Best friend and beloved husband of Joanne, nee Schaafsma Pope; cherished father to Andromana (John) Price and Sherry (Michael) Horan; devoted grandfather “Papa Fred” to Allison and Kelsey Rogers, John and Josephine Horan and Joshua and Abigail Price; dear brother to Charles (Diane) McKinley; loving “dad” to man’s best friends, Ike and Harry. Fred worked diligently as a machinist and locksmith at companies in the south suburbs, as well as in Queensland, Australia. After 40+ years of work Fred retired in December of 2004. Fred was an Army Veteran of the 1st Infantry Division, a member of Calumet Masonic Lodge #716 and Oak Forest Masonic Lodge #832 A.F. and A.M. He was a true renaissance man whose interests included geology, technology and travel. Fred leaves a world full of friends and relatives who will miss the chance to sit and have a cup of coffee and an interesting conversation. Masonic Services Sunday evening at 8 p.m. under the auspices of Oak Forest Lodge #832 A.F. and A.M. Funeral Monday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. at McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest. Private interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 708-687-2990 .
