Lee W. Behler “beloved husband, father, and
grandfather”
ULYSSES, Pa.---Lee W. Behler, 81, of Ulysses, formerly of
Germansville, passed away with his loving daughter, Michelle, at his side at
UPMC Cole Skilled Nursing and Rehab Unit, Coudersport, on Thursday, August 27,
2020, after a long illness.
Born on Friday, April 7, 1939 in Nesquehoning, he was a son
of Wayne H. and Ellen E. Winsler Behler.
On April 4, 1964 in the Heidelberg Union Church in Slatington, he
married Barbara J. Jarrett, who survives.
Lee was a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School in New
Tripoli. After high school, Lee enlisted
in the US Air Force, serving honorably from 1960 to 1964. After serving in the Air Force, Lee and his
wife, owned and operated the Germansville Garage. He was employed as a welder,
carpenter and bus driver. He was also
employed as a custodian at the Coudersport School district before his
retirement.
Lee was a member of the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Galeton. He was also a member of the
Brookland Club. He was an avid hunter
and fisherman. He enjoyed snowmobiling
and 4 wheeling. His greatest love was
his family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years; three
children, Lee W. (Colleen) Behler, Jr. of Germansville, Terry M. (Susan) Behler
of Orlando, Florida, and Michelle J. (Jeffrey) Sukanick of Schnecksville; and
five grandchildren, Jordan Behler, Jarrett Behler, Maya Sukanick, Elijah
Behler, and Ainsley Behler.
In addition to his parents, Lee was predeceased by his twin
brother, Dale Behler.
In keeping with Lee’s wishes, there will be no public
visitation or funeral services. Burial
will be in Heidelberg Cemetery in Slatington at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet
Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Lee’s family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements
to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral
Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Lee, please
visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home
Facebook page.
