Mike Behrens

Behrens, 61, of Ogden passed away at 9:23 A.M, Saturday April 5, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

 Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday April 9, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal. Pastor Gary Maxwell will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the church.

 Mike was born November 22, 1963 in Urbana. The son of Gary L. and Connie (Sharp) Behrens. He married Kristie Baker on September 12, 1987 in Royal. She survives.

 He is also survived by his children; Katelyn (Calvin) Carter of Sidney, Jacob Behrens of New Mexico, Abby Behrens of Ogden. Granddaughter Lilith "Lily" Carter. Brother Doug (DeAnn) Behrens of St. Joseph. Aunt Sandra Criss of Mendota, IL. Brother in law Blaine (Darcy) Baker. Nephew Mason Behrens. Nieces Anna (Adam Cass) Behrens, Kylie (Dylan) Kaufmann, Karlie Baker, and two great-nieces.

 He was preceded in death by his parents.

 Mike was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Royal where he previously served as the youth group leader, on the church council and as council president. He also served at Ogden Township Supervisor.

 He was a graduate of the University of Illinois in 1993, Eastern Illinois University with a Master's in 2000. He taught school at Deland-Weldon and coached for one year. He then went to work at St. Joseph-Ogden High School and taught and coached football, girls basketball, boys basketball and boys baseball for 20 years. He taught math at parkland College at night for nine years. He then served as the Director of the Assessment Center at Parkland College for 10 years.

 Mike and his brother Doug competed in Dart tournaments, they also had a catering business together called Fat Stacks.

 Mike coached all of his kids in various sports t-ball, baseball and softball and basketball.

 He looked forward to Pheasant hunting with his son, brother, nephew and cousin's every year. He was a huge St. Louis Carninal fan, enjoyed making homemade pizza and trying new recipes.

About 10 years ago he became a health and fitness enthusiast. He loved to ride his bike and on his 61st birthday rode 61 miles. He competed in a Spartan race with his son.

 Mike was a hard worker and could fix anything. He loved family vacations and was very devoted to his family. Mike was loud, loved to laugh and loved being a gramps.

Freese FH 4/7/2025