Service Details
A celebration of Lyman’s life for friends and family will be announced on a later date.
Memorial Suggestions
The family has suggested memorials to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org)
Waukegan – It is with great sadness that our family shares the passing of a wonderful man, Lyman George Behrens, on October 11, 2019. He was born on September 9, 1945, son of the late George and Ina Behrens.
Lyman was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Carol Ann Blomstrom, on October 28, 1974.
Lyman was a 1964 graduate of Waukegan High School. He was the administrator of the Health and Welfare Fund for the Plumbers Local 93. Lyman retired after 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the members of the union.
He enjoyed golfing, gardening, traveling, sports, his dog Spencer, and most of all his family.
Lyman leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 45 years, Carol Ann Behrens; children, Shawn (Lisa) Tate, Kimberly (Mark) Benedict, Scott (Patricia) Tate; loving grandchildren, Mark Benedict, Jr., Lauren (Luke) Armitage, Randy (Gabby) Benedict, Veronica Tate, Sara Tate-Barton; 7 beautiful great-grandchildren, who he loved very much; brothers, William Behrens, Royal (Pam) Behrens; sister, Trudy (Waylon) Adams; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends too numerous to mention.
A celebration of Lyman’s life for friends and family will be announced on a later date. The family has suggested memorials to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org)
Michael keefe says
Lyman was a very good friend to our union family. He worked side by side with my mother for several years in the health and welfare office at the union hall , and I worked side by side with him as a union trustee for several years before his retirement. I will be forever greatful for his professionalism and knowledge. Rest In Peace
Ted Demkiw says
Lyman was a friend of mine. We grew up together in Waukegan with a close circle of friends that would shape our values and our lives. A group so disparate in social, ethnic, and familial backgrounds that I still marvel at what commonalities brought us all together.
As we married, raised children, and scattered to different corners of the country, time, geography and political considerations took their toll on our loyalties and friendship. Lyman and I grew apart and lost touch over the years and I regret that I missed the opportunity to speak to him one more time to tell him how much his friendship and loyalty meant to me through the growing pains of our youth.
Nancy & Daniel Miks says
We were so sorry to hear about Lymans passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carol and her family.
Denise & Ron Gehrke says
Our prayers are with Lyman’s family. I can’t believe it’s been over forty years when we became neighbors. The heavens have another angel and he will be smiling down on you. Thinking of all of you.
Tom Shafer, The Villages, FL says
Carol and Family,
My most sincere condolences to you in the loss of your husband and father.
Lyman will always be remembered as a great classmate and friend.
Mike Castelli says
I’m sorry to hear of my classmate passing. My condolenses to Carol and family .
Susan G. Swanson says
My sympathies to you, Carol, and your family.