Willard Cleve Behlen

February 1, 1947 - December 29, 2020

Willard C. Behlen, aka Willy, Will, or Ponca, was born February 1, 1947 in Columbus, NE to Harvey and Crystal (Claussen) Behlen. He went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2020. Willard is survived by his children; Shannon (Scott) Wallingford, Wade (Christine) Behlen, Stacy (Michael) Owens, and Ward (Dana) Behlen all of Omaha, the mother of his children Sharon Behlen-May, 9 grandchildren; Ben (Taija) Wallingford, Jacob (Ashley) Wallingford, Caleb (Melody) Wallingford, Weston Behlen, Wyatt Behlen, Eva Behlen, Olivia Behlen, Georgia Behlen, and Warrick Behlen, great grandchildren; Aspen, Janie, Whitley, Roman, Cannon, and baby boy due in 2021, fiancée Carol Wicks, and her children Chad (Joey) Wicks, and their children Raegen and Addison, Tara (David) Hlas, and their children Noah and Gracen, Kari (Danny) White, and their children Easton, Lyra, and Avery. A private memorial service for the family will be held 11 AM Friday, January 8, 2021, and will be available for live streaming on Willard’s page on www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com. Visitation and gathering with the family will be held Friday from 4-7 PM at Christ Community Church in the chapel, 404 S. 108th Ave, Omaha. A celebration of life will be held sometime in the summer when large groups can gather safely. In lieu of flowers we have set up a memorial in our father’s name. https://omahafoundation.org/donate/ (select Willard Behlen H.I.S. Legacy Fund)