Ronald "Beans" Behrends age 86, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from complications of Covid 19.

Private Family services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello, where friends may call from 9:30 until 11:00.  Pastor Emory Gillespie will officiate at the services.  Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Navy with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery.   By visiting Goettschonline.com you may share your thoughts, memories and condolences with Ron's family and the see the details of the Facebook Live Steaming of the service. Mask's must be worn and fitted properly over the nose and mouth at all time's to enter the funeral home.  Social distancing standards need to be strictly observed.

Surviving are 2 children, Kent (Cindy) Behrends, Monticello, Renee Vargas, Anamosa, 9 grandchildren, Kelli Behrends, Adrianna Vargas, Angela (Mitch Crawford) Vargas, Alana Vargas, Karmen (Travis) Keltner, Aubrie Watkins, Jenny (Dan) Jacobs, Trevor (Jeni) Haas, Tyson (Milly) Haas and 15 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Audrey.

Ronald Dean Behrends was born December 13, 1934 at Monticello, Iowa.  He was the son of William and Velma Miller, Behrends.  Ron graduated from the Monticello Community Schools in 1954.  He worked at Hearn Tire before enlisting in the United States Navy.  Following his military service Ron worked at Home Gas Company before taking a job at Energy Manufacturing.    Ron was employed there for 35 years as a machinist.

Ron was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing and hunting.   He was active in the UAW Local 1613 and helped bring, DuTrac Credit Union to Monticello later serving on the board.   He also belonged to Jones County Ducks Unlimited, the V.F.W. and the Monticello Drill Team. In retirement he loved working at Pizza Ranch with all the young people.