Robert Theodore Behrendt

Robert Theodore Behrendt, of Due West, SC died Monday, January 2, 2006, at the Due West Retirement Center Carlisle Nursing Center. A native of Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Herman F. Behrendt and Ella Benkert Behrendt. Mr. Behrendt served as an officer in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helen Christian Behrendt and his half-brother, Frederick Behrendt. Surviving Mr. Behrendt is his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carrie Christian Wilson and R.B. Wilson; a nephew, three nieces, six great-nieces, two great-nephews, and four great-grandnephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at the Due West ARP Church, Due West, S.C., with Rev. Calvin Draffin officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Due West ARP Church, P.O. Box 397 Due West, SC 29639. Online condolences may be sent to the Behrendt family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, of Abbeville is assisting the Behrendt family.