Thomas E. Behler

Thomas E. Behler, 63, of Deer Lake passed away Monday, August 26th, with his family at his side.

Tom was born in Reading, PA on July 26, 1961, the son of the late Loretta M. (Erspamer) and Kenneth A. Behler.

He was the husband of the late Aida Behler. They were happily married for 40 years.

Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Juniata College. He spent 40 years working at the family business, Behler Patterns, Inc. He was the owner/operator for the past 16 years.

He coached many of his children’s sports teams and enjoyed being a referee for baseball, softball, and basketball. As a hobby, he often did wood-working projects for family members.

He is survived by his daughter Erin, wife of Greg Fiorentino, son Andrew Behler, husband of Laura, and son Mark Behler, fiancé of Danielle Fundakowski. He was the loving grandfather to Clara, Caleb, Lydia, Jackson, and Adalynn.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, September 1st at 11 AM at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg. There will be a visitation from 9 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box #91891
Washington, D.C. 20090​-1891 (or online at https://www.nationalmssociety.org), an organization supporting research for those battling multiple sclerosis.

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