Larry L. Behrens, 76, of Grand Island, died Sunday, December, 6, 2015, at the V. A. Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Mr. Behrens wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be Friday, December 11, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Bev Lanzendorf will officiate. Private family inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Larry was born September 14, 1939, at Columbus, NE. He was the son of Elmer C. and Agnes I. (Sims) Behrens. Survivors of the immediate family include his son and daughter-in-law, Lyle and June Behrens of Grand Island, NE A daughter, Rachel Behrens of Santa Barbara, CA A brother, Lowell Behrens of Las Vegas, NV A sister, Linda Behrens of Lakewood, CO Step-sister, Patsy Hutchison of St. Paul, NE Larry grew up in Columbus, Fremont, and Schuyler, NE, graduating from Schuyler High School in 1957. He entered the U.S. Army on February 7, 1958 serving until his honorable discharge on January 22, 1960. He returned to Columbus and began his schooling at Milford Trade School, completing degrees in both the Mechanical and Electronics Technology Program. He married Lucille Lucy A. Palensky on November 16, 1968, at Bruno, NE. They lived in Columbus until moving to Grand Island in 1970. Larry was a mechanic at heart and his passion for fixing and restoring vehicles and equipment allowed him a career doing what he loved, working as a mechanic, in maintenance and service for Sapp Brothers in Omaha, Monforts, Ore-ida Foods, U-Haul and Dictaphone just to name a few. Larry semi-retired in 2005 always finding something to keep busy. Lucy died on September 10, 2008. Larry loved working, repairing, and restoring cars. He shared this interest with his children by planning vacations, trips, or weekend outings to car shows or rallies. He was proud of his German heritage and loved sharing stories. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy. Memorial contributions are suggested to the familys choice. Online condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Larrys obituary. Memorial Service

Friday, December 11, 2015 10:30 AM

Curran Funeral Chapel 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

Rev. Bev Lanzendorf will officiate.