Arno “Larry” Behr, age 74, of Plymouth, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday (May 8,
2023) at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan.
Larry was born on May 17, 1948 in Sheboygan, WI, a son of the late Arno V. and
Henrietta (Fischer) Behr.
He attended St. John Lutheran Grade School in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth
High School in 1966.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps 1966 – 1972 which included two tours of duty in
Vietnam (1967-68; 1970-71). Throughout his military career, he has earned many
honors: two Purple Heart Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Cross of
Gallantry, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign with Four Stars, Presidential Unit
Citation, Navy and Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense, Vietnam Meritorious Unit
and Good Conduct.
On April 6, 1974, Larry married Sarah Holbrook at the United Church of Christ in
Plymouth. The couple has resided in Plymouth since their marriage.
Larry was a correctional officer at the Kettle Moraine Correctional Institute in the Town of
Greenbush for 20 years, retiring in 1997.
Larry was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth.
He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans Legion, the 1 st Marine
Division A55 and the Marine Corp A55, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service
Foundation; Plymouth VFW World Cheese Center Post 5612, and the Ladewig-Zinkgraf
American Legion Post 243.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, an avid WI sports fan, following his grandchildren’s sports
and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah of Plymouth; daughter, Jen (Chris) Lund of Plymouth;
son, Mike (Jill) Behr of Plymouth; grandchildren, Carter, Caelan (special friend Taytum),
Caia, and Campbell Lund, Paige Walter (special friend Michael), Riley Behr (Special
friend Schar), Harper, and Serena (Chris); great-grandchildren, Greylyn and Leyla;
sister, Debbie O’Brien (fiancé Jessie); Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Ellen
Kirchberg, Russ (Judy) Holbrook, Barb (Katharine) Holbrook-Romme, and Peter
Holbrook (Tom Hoffmann).
Larry is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many special
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Vicki Behr; brother, Gary Behr;
two brothers-in-law, Ed O’Brien and William Kirchberg; cousin, Ron Behr; and great-
nephew, Abraham DeZwarte.
Visitation will be held at New Life Community Church in Plymouth on Friday (May 12th)
from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM; with a funeral service to follow at 6:00 PM. Pastor Aaron
Martell will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by the Ladewig-Zinkgraf American
Legion Post 243 following the service at Church.
Burial will be at Plymouth Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday (May 13) at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Larry’s name for the Ladewig-
Zinkgraf American Legion Post 243, Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, and
Dogs2dogtags (D2DT).
Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is serving his family. For
online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family would like to lovingly thank the ICU of Aurora Medical Center and his 2 nd
family at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, especially the staff in the Woodland Village
Unit. The kindness and care he received over the years were beyond measure. We took
so much comfort knowing that when we could not be with him that he was in the hands
of people who truly cared for him, especially his angels, Dana, Bee, and Terry. We are
truly blessed that he found friends in so many of you. You will all remain part of our
family. With much love, the Behr family
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