Obituary of Karl R. Behringer, Sr.

Karl R. Behringer, Sr., 83, of Pleasantville, passed away Sunday evening December 27, 2020 at his home.

            Karl was born on December 4, 1937 in Titusville, PA, a son of the late John and Dorothy Mae Childs Behringer.  He was married to Sally Ann Snyder on December 25, 1962 at Dunkirk, NY.

            Karl was a graduate of the Pleasantville High School, class of 1956.  He had worked at GTE Sylvania for 35 years from where he retired.  He had also worked at Dunn Stationary, Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel, Matteson Forest Products, and Baker Main Auto Parts.

            Karl was a veteran having served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was honorably discharged on August 8, 1968 with the rank of sergeant.

            Karl was a member of the Titusville First Baptist Church.  He was involved with the churches puppet ministry the “Gloryland Gang”.  He enjoyed antique cars; working on cars and tractors; and loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed his special trip to Maui as a gift from his daughter and son-in-law.

            Karl was also a member of the Titusville intercessory prayer group that met weekly to pray for the needs of our community and country.

            Karl is survived by his wife of Pleasantville; two sons, Karl R. Behringer, Jr. and wife Wendilyn, and Jamey Lee Behringer and wife Remielyn, all of Pleasantville; two daughters, Holly Christine Bowser of Buffalo, NY and Betsy Ann Wilkerson and husband William of Georgetown, KY; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

            In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-brother, Nihl McGuire and a half-sister, Edna Mae Gustafson.

            No public visitation will be observed.  Services will be private.

            The family asks that memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Kenya Orphanage Fund, 216 N. Perry St. Titusville, PA 16354