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In Memory

Ray Behling Jr - Class Of 1959 VIEW PROFILE

Ray Behling Jr

Raymond E. "Ray" Behling

Raymond "Ray" Behling, 81 years old, passed away May 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born July 29, 1941 in South Bend, IN to the late Ray and Dorothy (Mossman). Ray was also preceded in death by his brother Tom, brother-in-law Dennis Kraft, and in-laws Harry and Elsie Kraft.

Ray married the love of his life, Judy (Kraft) on June 9, 1962. This year would have marked 61 years of marriage.

Ray is survived by his wife Judy, children Lori (Matt) Boughner of Granger and David (Sandy) Behling of Fort Wayne, four grandchildren Chloe and Matthew Boughner and Faith and Christian Behling, sister-in-laws Sue Behling and Jan Kraft and brother-in-law Vern (Sue) Kraft along with several nieces and nephews.

Ray graduated from South Bend Central High School and Valparaiso University with a degree in business.

Ray was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in South Bend and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Niles, MI.

Ray enjoyed traveling, ND football, and women's basketball, Chicago Cubs, and IU basketball.

Per his wishes, Ray's remains were donated to the IU School of Medicine for research on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Family and Friends will be received on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1340 Sycamore Street, Niles, MI from 10-11:00 AM. Church service to follow at 11AM.

Contributions in memory of Ray can be made to Elara Caring Hospice, 314 West Catalpa Drive, Mishiwaka IN 46545, or to the Indiana University of Medicine, 635 Barnhill Drive, MS 304, Indianapolis IN 46202.

Posted online on May 12, 2023

05/12/2023 EJS



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