Died Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Nye Legacy in Fremont.
Dennis was born January 23, 1936 in Fremont to Roy and Doris 'Border' Behrens. He was raised on a farm in Saunders County. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1953. After high school he farmed for his father, worked at West Grain Elevator near the Fremont State Lakes, Kimber Chicks and finally for Fremont Farmers Union for 35 years, retiring in 1997.
Dennis married Ann Whitmer in Fremont on September 23, 1956.
Dennis was a member of the Fremont Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deacon, Cosmopolitan Club, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #200 in Fremont, Fremont Antique Tractor Club, Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M., Fremont Shrine Club and the Tangier Shrine Center in Omaha. Dennis was also involved with the American Red Cross Blood Mobile for many years.
Survivors:
Daughter - Joan Behrens of Fremont
Son - Douglas (Randi Marian) Behrens of Akron, OH.
Grandchildren - Mindy Olson, Annie (Ross) Denison, Avery Behrens, Claudia (William Miles) Behrens
Great grandson - Landon Olson
Special Friends - Dave and Diane Olson
Dennis was preceded in death by his wife Ann on January 25, 2008 and his parents.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Fremont Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Terry and Carol Widman
Yutan, NE Sunday, August 7, 2022 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dennis. We just learned of his passing. His parents, Roy and Doris, were our neighbors on Hwy 109 on the way to Cedar Bluffs. We knew Dennis well and enjoyed visiting with him when we would see him at the farm stores or at auctions. It was a pleasure to have known him. May he rest in peace in the arms of God in heaven.James McDermott
Omaha, NE Tuesday, August 2, 2022 I am thinking and praying for all of you as you celebrate the life of Gramps. He was so loving, gentle, and kind. May you always remember the joyful times with him. Again many prayers for all of you.Barb & Dave Christiansen
Helena, MT Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Joan, Mindy, Annie……Dave & I are so sorry to hear about Denny’s (your Dad & Grandpa) passing away. Cherish all your wonderful memories…..& remember he’s never further away than your ❤️. God bless you all.🙏Sincere Sympathy,
Barbie & Dave
Warren Reynolds2nd
Fremont, NE Tuesday, August 2, 2022 I am sorry about Dennis passed away!!Dennis and I were in rehab at
Nye Legacy in Fremont Nebraska.
We were good room mate from next door also eating same table .
Then we both were at long term care at Nye Legacy again we’re across the hall from each other!!
He was very cool man but sure missed him already!!
Now he in god hand!!
Dennis seeyou soon buddy!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
Nancy J Bachmann
Blair, NE Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Dear Joan and family.....I am not sure who was luckiest, your Dad to have you, or you to have your Dad. Either way you were/are a blessing to each other. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve this enormous loss.Leanne Biesecker
Fremont, NE Monday, August 1, 2022 Joan and family, we are so sorry to hear of Denny's passing. Such a fun guy. He will be missed.