With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin E. Behr of Wapakoneta, Ohio, born in Lima, Ohio, who passed away on February 16, 2024 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin E. Behr to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his mother Rita Behr; his sister-in-law Betty Mescher (Joe); his brother Virgil Behr (Patricia); his sister-in-law Jewel Behr; and his stepmother Beatrice Everhart Behr.

He is survived by : his children, Brian Behr (Charity), Scott Behr of Tampa, FL, Jay Behr, Andy Behr (Stephanie) of Cincinnati, OH and Cindy Sneary (Chris); his granddaughter Kayla Mussellman (Zac); his great grandchild Natalee; his children, Trevor Behr, Kylie Behr, Kaitlin Behr, Jack Behr, Lillian Behr, Annabelle Behr, Briannna Sneary, Audrey Sneary and Maverick Sneary; his siblings, Donna Steinke (Dennis), Eugene "Yogi" Behr, Jerry Behr (Patricia), Carol Hemmert (Dan), Norman Behr (Kim), Nelson Behr and Denny Behr (Karen); and his siblings-in-law, Diane Pohlman (Joe), Mary Moeller (Mike), Tom Bergman (Mary), Jeanne Boerger (Tom), Nick Bergman, Ron Bergman (Jeanie), John Bergman (Janet) and Elaine Luthman (Steve). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Co. Council on Aging.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Eley Funeral Home & Crematory