Frank P. Behm
Born
in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Frank J. Behm
and Barbara (Shragen). His siblings Bill Behm, Jack Behm and Barbara DeCesaris predeceased him. Upon
graduating from G.A.R. High School, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army
and served with the 1st Cavalry Division based in Japan with the WWII
Japanese Occupation Force. Afterward, he used the G.I. Bill to attend King's College
in Wilkes-Barre where he wrestled competitively and was elected president of
the first four year graduating class. Frank
then married Ann F. Behm (Lenahan)
of Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania and they moved to Delaware to start their life
together. For 37 years, he worked for the DuPont Company. At DuPont, he was
on the cutting edge of the information technology revolution managing the
company's first computer implementations. Frank
was one of the original members of the IHM Schola Cantorum choir that sung at various Diocese of Wilmington
parishes. He was also a member of Delaware Veterans Post #1. Frank dedicated
his life to his family and will be fondly remembered by his four children and
six grandchildren for his unconditional love, constant support and
inspirational optimism. Frank
is survived by his wife of 65 years, his sons FJ (Andrea) and Paul (Rose),
his daughters Peggy and Kathy (Joe Ford) and grandchildren: Sarah and Laura Behm, Michael and Christine Ford, Samantha and Megan Behm. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM. A visitation for
family and friends will take place at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial
will follow at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Frank's memory to St. Edmond's
Academy, 2120 Veale Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 or to Archmere
Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703. For
online condolences, please visit www.chandlerfuneralhome.com Funeral Home
Chandler Funeral Homes and
Crematorium
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