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Leland Behren

East Alton |

Leland “Bud” Von Behren, 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at his residence in East Alton, with his family by his side.

Bud was born on February 3, 1934, in Chestnut, IL, the son of Harry and Francis (Schueller) Von Behren.  He married Shirley M. Daniels on May 16, 1954 in Tallula, IL.  She survives.

He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto and served on several of their committees. Bud was a professional mushroom hunter with the Missouri Mycological Society and gave talks and demonstrations at the Missouri Botanical Gardens.

Along with his wife, Bud is survived by a son, Kurt Von Behren of East Alton; a grandson, Brenden Von Behren of East Alton; and a sister, Rosemary Jones of Oreana, IL.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joan Shipp.

Visitation will be from 9:30 am until time of service at 11 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church.  Pastor Mark Hofferber and Pastor Kale Hansen will officiate.

Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church and/or School.

An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com .


Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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