Carl A. Behr

Carl A. Behr, Jr., 70, of Factory Street, Cooperstown, died at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012 at his home. Born May 15, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Carl A. and Lois E. (Baer) Behr, Sr. He was married on November 23, 1960 to the former Lorraine Meyer, who survives. Mr. Behr was employed at Joy Mining and Machinery in Franklin for ten years. He was also the owner and operator of Behr's Plants Greenhouses in Cooperstown for 20 years, as well as The Cove on Route 322 in Franklin. Carl loved growing things and sold produce and flowers at the Farmers Market in Franklin for several years. He was a member of the Union Bricklayer Local #2 out of Pittsburgh and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his wife, Lorraine, Carl is survived by his sons, Carl A. (Butch) Behr, III of Saegertown, PA and Robert Behr and his wife, Katie of North Collins, NY; his daughter, Kathleen Borger and her husband, Brian of Franklin; his brother, Thomas O. Behr, and his wife, Esther of McKees Rocks, PA; and former daughter-in-law, Carla Behr of Meadville. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, Leah Shook and her husband, Ray of Franklin, Shannon Caviness and her husband, David of Franklin, Taylor Borger of Franklin, Christine Behr of Utica, Ashley Behr of Gowanda, NY, Bridget Behr of North Collins, NY, Nikki Behr of Saegertown, and Lindsey Behr, Alisa Behr, and Cameo Behr, all of Meadville; and his great-grandson, Brooks Behr Keller of Saegertown. Mr. Behr was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Brian Borger of the Titusville First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will take place in Cooperstown Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made the Cooperstown Public Library and/or the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or to obtain further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.