There will be no services or visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island, is assisting the family.
James was born on Jan. 23, 1938, in Rock Island, a son of Emil and Coletta Schaecher Behrens. He married Karen Larson in 1962; she preceded him in death in 1972. Later, Jim married Jamie Shaw in 1977; she preceded him in death in 2008.
Jim worked as a fireman for the Rock Island Fire Department for more than 20 years and was a member of the Rock Island Fire Department from 1 Nov 1965-3 Jan 1989. He also worked part time as a concrete finisher. He enjoyed fishing, watching movies, pheasant hunting and spending time with his family.
Survivors include, his sons, David J. (Joy) Behrens Sr., Geneseo, Brett D. Behrens, Rock Island; grandchildren, Alissa Behrens and David J. Behrens Jr.; a great-grandchild, Keldon Behrens; and a sister, Jean Haskins, Milan.
Jim also was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Arlene Exline.
There will be no services or visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island, is assisting the family.
James was born on Jan. 23, 1938, in Rock Island, a son of Emil and Coletta Schaecher Behrens. He married Karen Larson in 1962; she preceded him in death in 1972. Later, Jim married Jamie Shaw in 1977; she preceded him in death in 2008.
Jim worked as a fireman for the Rock Island Fire Department for more than 20 years and was a member of the Rock Island Fire Department from 1 Nov 1965-3 Jan 1989. He also worked part time as a concrete finisher. He enjoyed fishing, watching movies, pheasant hunting and spending time with his family.
Survivors include, his sons, David J. (Joy) Behrens Sr., Geneseo, Brett D. Behrens, Rock Island; grandchildren, Alissa Behrens and David J. Behrens Jr.; a great-grandchild, Keldon Behrens; and a sister, Jean Haskins, Milan.
Jim also was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Arlene Exline.
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