With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Hester Elizabeth Behlen (Gonzales, Texas), born in Cost, Texas, who passed away on December 4, 2022 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Hester Elizabeth Behlen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Roy Keck and Lina Cowey Keck; her husband Gerhard Otto Behlen; her brothers, Joseph Henry "Bud" Keck and Johnny Keck; and her son-in-law Bobby Hand.

She is survived by : her children, Barbara Sue Behlen Hand, Sandra Marie Behlen Huber, Gloria Kay Behlen Ruddock and Ronald Gerhard Behlen; and her sister Jesse Marie Boss of Lumberton. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren, numerous family and friends.

Memorials may be made in memory of Hester to: The First Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELCA), 1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales, TX 78629; The Care Team Hospice, 1119 Water Street, Suite B, Gonzales, TX 78629 or donor's charity of choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Seydler-Hill Funeral Home