Howard H. Behrman

Age 98, of Plymouth formerly of Northville, passed away peacefully October 8, 2014. He was born February 27, 1916 in Danbury, Ohio; son of Edward and Henrietta (nee Gulau) Behrman. He was a 1934 graduate of Lakeside High School, where he was class president. In 1936, he graduated from Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio with a major in accounting. He captained his basketball teams in both high school and college. He married Edna H. Johnson on October 25, 1941; they were married for over 70 years until her death in 2012. Howard proudly served on a troop transport ship in the US Coast Guard during World War II. He worked in sales and later managed large national accounts for a building materials company. Howard had an avid interest in sports and was a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Indians. He enjoyed playing softball into his 80s and golf into his 90s. Howard was a devoted husband, loving father, and adored grandfather. He is survived by his children Brad Behrman and Cathy (Paul) Clough; 6 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son John Behrman, two sisters, and his brother. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to the New Hope Center for Grief Support, 315 Griswold, Northville, MI 48167.