JOAN A. BEHRENS

October 16, 1931 - March 18, 2021

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO: WEST MILFORD ANIMAL SHELTER PO Box 72 LYCOSKY DRIVE WEST MILFORD, NJ 07480 Phone: 973-728-2859 VISITATION: MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 2PM TO 4PM AND 7PM TO 9PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME PRAYER SERVICE: TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 11AM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME MAUSOLEUM ENTOMBMENT: TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 GARDEN OF MEMORIES MAUSOLEUM AND CEMETERY 300 SOLDIER HILL ROAD TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NJ 07676 Joan Ann Behrens, also known as Mom, Ma, or Mama; Grandma or Grammy; and you could hear “oh Joanie” from time to time with a shake of the head. Jesus called Joan home to be with her beloved John on Thursday, March 18th, 2021. Joan was born on October 16th, 1931 in New York City, to Meta (nee Pape) and John Clausen and lived to be 89. She grew up in Manhattan and graduated Concordia College, Bronxville before working as a secretary at A.D. Julliard. Once she met her devoted husband of 45 years John W. Behrens, they’d establish their home in Ringwood, New Jersey “God’s Country” and begin to raise a family over the next 45 years together. Joan was a selfless person, always putting the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed observing nature, birdwatching, and drinking a glass of iced tea in the warm sun. Sitting in the garden surrounded by her family and four legged friends was one of her favorite pastimes. She was humble, modest, and wise; and remained sharp as a tack until her passing. Her smile always lit up the room and we will miss her dearly. She will live on forever in our hearts. Joan is survived by her children: Kurt Behrens (Terry), Neil Behrens (Donna), Chris Behrens (Karen), Eric Behrens, and Janine Behrens Ellis (Mike); her grandchildren include Ryan Behrens (Stephanie), Heather Behrens Stagg (Brian), Kyle Behrens (Jess), Kristen Behrens, Devin Behrens (Ashley), Jason Behrens, Jenn Behrens Torrado (Josh), Lauren Behrens Field (Chris), Brendan Behrens (Rachel), Bridget Behrens, and Jon Ellis; great-grandchildren include Tyler, Gabby, Kenzie, Logan, Hudson, Adelaide, Emma, Owen, Sadie, Saylor, Sam, and Lincoln. The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 2pm to 4pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (for GPS use 1 Post Place). The prayer service will take place on Monday, March 23, 2021 at 11am at the funeral home followed by the mausoleum entombment at Garden of Memories Mausoleum and Cemetery in Washington Township, New Jersey 07676. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: West Milford Animal Shelter, PO Box 72, Lycosky Drive, West Milford, NJ 07480. Phone: 973-728-2859 Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as driving directions to the funeral home.