John N. Behrendt, 80

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John Norman Behrendt, 80, of East Lansing, MI, formerly of Litchfield, died on Monday morning, Jan. 20, 2020, at Burcham Hills Retirement Community at East Lansing, MI.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Litchfield Family Funeral Service. A private graveside service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield.

Mr. Behrendt was born July 23, 1939, in Dixon, to Alvin Charles Behrendt and Vernice Lula Gale. He married Marilyn Sue Driskell on Nov. 4, 1961, in Litchfield, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 7, 2016.

He graduated from Sterling High School and obtained his bachelor's of science in business administration at Carthage College. During his career, he worked for Litchfield Grocer Company for 40 years.

Throughout his life, Mr. Behrendt was an active member of many community organizations. He participated as a rotarian at both local and district levels, as well as on several international projects and advisory boards. He was also a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Litchfield, later joining the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, PA, and The Peoples Church in East Lansing, MI.

He is survived by two daughters, Amy Moore of Haslett, MI, and Beth (Jon) Lundy of Okemos, MI; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Eric) Krzak, Sarah Lundy, David Moore, Claire Lundy and Christian Lundy; a brother, Dwight (Lynne) Behrendt; niece, Sara Jacklin; and nephew, Jay Behrendt.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Behrendt was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to the Rotary International Foundation's Polio Plus Fund.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.litchfieldffs.com.