Melvin Edwin Behm
April 28, 1934 — August 7, 2024
Melvin Edwin Behm Sr., 90, of Grand Haven, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Melvin was born April 28, 1934, the son of Herman and Frances Behm. He married the former Edith Smith in 1952 and together they enjoyed 60 years of marriage until her death in 2012. Melvin attended United Lutheran Church of West Olive and worked in maintenance at Cascade Christian Church for over 60 years. In retirement, he enjoyed mowing his lawn, tinkering around the house and being up at his lake property. He was a kind-hearted peacemaker who could tell a great story. He will be deeply missed.
SURVIVORS
Daughter, Diane (Del), son, Melvin II (Tammie), grandchildren, Matthew (Misty), Brian, and Bethany; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne (Christian), Autumn, Matthew Jr (Jennifer), Kylee, Dylan, Haylee, Cameron, and Kendall; great-great-grandchildren, Adalynn, Elianna, and Sawyer; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by: his wife; daughter, Frances Behm; and several brothers and sisters.
SERVICES
A private graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Grand Haven Historic Cemetery 12604 168th Grand Haven MI.
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