William "Bill" Patrick Behrendt

William “Bill” Patrick Behrendt, 71, of Houston passed away April 10, 2023. William was born November 29, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Dola Behrendt. He is preceded in death by his parents and father and mother-in-law, Charles and Rita Beris. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, his children Stacy (Dennis) Harrington, Beth (Derek) Anchondo, and Jeanne (Josh) Chizzonite, his grandchildren Daniel, Gianna, Claire, Mary, William, Liliana, Macy, Nico, and Luca, his siblings Kathy Karnuth, John Behrendt, Jeff Behrendt, sisters in law MaryAnn Hendricks, Susan Golubski, Jeanne Morris, and fifteen nieces and nephews. Bill grew up in Maple Heights, Ohio and graduated from Holy Name High School in 1969. He then attended Cleveland State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He married Kathy, his high school sweetheart, on September 22, 1973. His first professional position was with Diamond Shamrock followed by Ricerca in Concord, Ohio. The majority of his career was spent with Occidental Chemical & Petroleum where he was the Project Manager and oversaw the construction of numerous chemical plants. Bill and Kathy moved 21 times over the course of his career throughout the United States and one international move to Dubai. He traveled all over the world for his career including places like Japan, Kazakhstan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Although he retired in June of 2017, his experience was again sought after, and he returned to work for a few short-term projects. Bill’s passion for engineering didn’t stop at work because he was always up for a project at his own home or the home of one of his daughters. He was often found hand washing and waxing cars in his own driveway or researching the latest new gadget. Bill and Kathy had recently taken up pickle ball at a local fitness club where he also loved to swim. He was extremely organized and made sure all his personal items were always in the right place. If his scissors ever went missing, there was only one other person in the house who might have borrowed them. Bill always needed something to do and had a hard time sitting still even to watch a baseball game on TV. Bill loved spending time with his wife, daughters, and their families. He was an adoring husband, supportive father, and attentive grandfather. He almost never missed a sporting event, horse show, ballet performance or other events where he could support them. Bill truly enjoyed a delicious burger and cold beer with his son in laws. They were often known to visit a local pub in the hunt for a new IPA. With Kathy’s urging, Bill acquiesced to his first pilgrimage to Germany. Subsequently, he deepened his faith while building lasting friendships from St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Bill and Kathy continued on more pilgrimages visiting Jerusalem, France, and Poland. Bill devoutly and daily went to Mass and prayed the rosary with Kathy. He will be remembered by his successful career enjoying his work with many people at Occidental, his supportive and loving nature for his family and friends, his love and appreciation for his Catholic Faith, and his deep devotion to his wife, Kathy. Although Bill had many passions and hobbies, nothing compared to the true love for his wife. He was faithful, committed, and steadfast in all aspects of their 49 years of marriage. If he could have been doing anything in the world, his first choice would have always been spending time with Kathy. He loved her smile, her strength, her independence, her devotion to their family and faith, and her never-ending willingness to love him back. Their love for each other set in motion a legacy of children and grandchildren that will forever admire and cherish how much he loved his wife. He loved deeply and will be deeply missed. A visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. and Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079. Mass of Christian Burial will be the following morning on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church with reception to follow in St. Jude Hall. The burial will take place following the reception at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079 with police cortege. In Lieu of flowers please consider a charitable donation to St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

William "Bill" Patrick Behrendt

November 29, 1951 - April 10, 2023