Christopher Charles Behrens

(1973-2026)

Christopher Charles Behrens passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. He was born March 5, 1973, in Ellsworth, Kan., the son of Elmer and Shirley (Lyne) Behrens. Chris was a baptized and confirmed member of St. John Lutheran Church of Lincoln. He was first married to Sally (Zachgo) Behrens. One son came from this union, Cody Russell Behrens, born in 2000. Chris and Erin (Christensen) blended families in 2003. They married in February of 2017 and had one daughter, Lily Behrens, born in May 2010.

Hard work was a way of life for Chris. He had many enterprises, including trucking, recycling, road work, farming, putting up hay and his cows, which became his greatest joy of all. Chris enjoyed a quiet fishing trip with his kids, riding four-wheelers and motorcycles with his friends and any spur-of-themoment hunting trip he could squeeze in.

Chis was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Shirley Behrens, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife Erin of the home; children Cody Behrens (fiancee Katie), Barnard, Kan.; Lily Behrens, of the home; Christopher Walford, Shelton, Wash.; Grace Walford Young (Alex), Lexington, Ky. and Tyler Walford (Sara), Fairbury, Neb.; grandchildren Ivy and Braden; sisters Deloris Harris (Paul), Roxbury, Kan.; and Betty Behrens, Lincoln, Kan.; brothers Tim, Kensington, Kan.; Frank, Lincoln; and Andy, Lincoln; as well as many nieces and nephews.

“It’ll be alright” should bring comfort to those who will miss him.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln.

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Erin Behrens to be used for Lily’s education fund, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.

Condolences can be left at hallchapel.com.