ROBERT NELSON BEHNKE

ROBERT N. BEHNKE age 87. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Rugnetta). Loving father of Susan Backer (Fred), Robert, Jr. (deceased) and Barbara McEldowney (Tim). Cherished grandfather of Derick, Laura and Jessica Backer, Julie and Joe Behnke, Megan, Bridget and Ryan McEldowney, and great grandfather of Lela Backer, Brookelyn Lauyer, Kaylee, Carter and Ella. Dearest son of the late Karl and Agnes (nee Tighe). Brother of the late Marian Seith, Dorothy Raymond, Doris Smith, Karl, Bernice Wapperer and Earl. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Basil the Great Church, Thursday March 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH 44119. Friends received Wednesday 6 - 8 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (West of I-71). BACKER - see BEHNKE NOTICE McELDOWNEY - see BEHNKE NOTICE Visitation March 09, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM A.RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME 18149 BAGLEY ROAD MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (440) 260-8800 Mass of Christian Burial March 10, 2016 10:00 AM ST. BASIL CHURCH 8700 Brecksville Road (Rt. 21) Brecksville, OH 1-440-526-1686 Interment All Saints Cemetery 480 West Highland Road Northfield, OH 1-330-467-7951