Hester Elizabeth Behlen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Hester Elizabeth Behlen (Gonzales, Texas), born in Cost, Texas, who passed away on December 4, 2022 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Hester Elizabeth Behlen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Keck and Lina Cowey Keck; her husband Gerhard Otto Behlen; her brothers, Joseph Henry "Bud" Keck and Johnny Keck; and her son-in-law Bobby Hand.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Sue Behlen Hand, Sandra Marie Behlen Huber, Gloria Kay Behlen Ruddock and Ronald Gerhard Behlen; and her sister Jesse Marie Boss of Lumberton. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren, numerous family and friends.
Memorials may be made in memory of Hester to: The First Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELCA), 1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales, TX 78629; The Care Team Hospice, 1119 Water Street, Suite B, Gonzales, TX 78629 or donor's charity of choice.
