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Richard James BEHM

Born: 6/7/1937
Died: 7/27/2016
Age: 79
Community: Grand Blanc, MI

BEHM, Richard James Age 79, of Grand Blanc, MI, while surrounded by his family, passed peacefully from this world on July 27, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 5 at 11AM at First Presbyterian Church, 746 Saginaw Street, Flint . The family will greet visitors at 9:30 AM until time of service at the church. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Dick’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Association of Genesee County. Richard (Dick) was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 7, 1937. He was the son of Clarence and Helen Behm. He was a loving and selfless husband, father, and grandfather. Dick graduated from the University of Michigan Business School and Law School and served his community with integrity and honor as an attorney for 52 years. He served as president of the Genesee County Bar Association, as well as formed and sat on numerous Bar Association committees. He was instrumental in the establishment of legal aid of Eastern Michigan and cared deeply about providing high-quality legal representation to all citizens. Dick was passionate about education and youth, and coached youth hockey for a decade and taught business law as an adjunct professor at U of M-Flint. Dick served many years as a trustee and elder at First Presbyterian Church of Flint. Preceded in death were his parents; and his brother, Don Behm. Dick is survived by Pat, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 57 years; his sons, Tom Behm (Mary), Jeff Behm (Mary), Mike Behm (Kay), Dan Behm (Valerie); grandchildren Steven, Morgan, Mitchell, Michael, Madison, Jack, Max, Ellie, Annie, Zoe, and Carlie; his brother, Bill Behm (Donna), and his sister-in-law, Mary Lou Behm, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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Visitation
Date:   8/5/2016
Time:   9:30 AM
9:30 Am until time of service at the church.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   8/5/2016
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:   Flushing Presbyterian Church
746 S. Saginaw
Flint, MI 48507

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