Clifford E. Behrens, age 61, N8752 Cty. Hwy. E, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly Monday, August 9, 2010 at his home.
Cliff was born September 2, 1948 in Burlington, the son of Wallace and Melva (Lieber) Behrens. He married Sandra Hanson on June 14, 1980 in Tomahawk. Driving truck was Cliff's life. He was employed as a dispatcher with Pioneer Trucking in Merrill for 18 years, and drove truck part time with Pat Walker Trucking for 10 years. He enjoyed walking the dog and cutting firewood.
Survivors include:
Wife Sandra Behrens Tomahawk
Sons Cliff Behrens Frank Schwartz Robin Schwartz all of Tomahawk
Daughter Jessica (Todd) Evans Spirit
Brothers Forrest (Jacqueline) Behrens Florence, Alabama Wallace (Sharon) Behrens Zion, Illinois Wayne (Linda) Behrens Tomahawk
Sister Melody (Edwin) Wilson Bauxite, Arkansas
Cliff is further survived by 3 grandchildren, Veronica Schwartz, Isaac Schwartz, and Samantha Kane.
A Memorial Service for Cliff Behrens will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2010 from Krueger Family Funeral Home in Tomahawk. Rev. Larry Mathein will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until the hour services at 4:00 p.m.