William E. Behrens

William E. Behrens, 90, of Washington, passed away at Southmont of Presbyterian Care, on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born on October 1, 1931, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Ellsworth and Rhea Eichenbrod Behrens. Mr. Behrens graduated from Triadelphia High School, where he had met his future wife, and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina, where he attended on a football scholarship, and subsequently his Master's degree from West Virginia University. William proudly served in the United States Air Force, and was Honorably Discharged with the rank of Captain. He was a long time member of Fairhill manor Christian Church, where he served as an elder. Mr. Behrens was a teacher and a coach in the Washington, Trinity and South Fayette School Districts. He was a Free Mason, and a member of the Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion. William was a life long learner, and enjoyed traveling with his wife, and spending time with his family. On June 7, 1952, he married Phyllis J. Snyder, who died on August 24, 2019. They had celebrated 67 wonderful years together. Surviving are four children, Deborah A. (William) Farrer, of Washington, Charles W. (Erin) Behrens, of Bay Village, OH, Michael E. (Mary) Behrens, of Washington, and Thomas (Marianne) Behrens, of San Antonio, TX; fifteen grandchildren, Katie (James) Hall, Maggie (Philip) Amaismeir, Gina (Anthony) Trovato, Angie Cozadd, Liv Maciak, Connor Behrens, Zoe Kowalski, Aubrey (David) Cincinnati, Brandon (Ami) Behrens, Cassandra (Michael) Hazlett, Derek Behrens, Patrick Behrens, Sydney Behrens, Colin Behrens, and Norah Behrens; and his much loved twenty-one great grandchildren. Deceased, in addition to his parents, and wife, are two sisters and a brother. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to a charity of your choice.