Dorothy “Dottie” Behling (nee Bazar), age 92, passed away December 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born May 25, 1930, in Scotia, New York, the daughter of Paul and Evelyn Bazar (nee Blinsinger). It was in New York that she met her beloved husband William “Bill” Behling, who preceded her in death. Dottie and Bill started a life together in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, and were devoted to each other for 64 years of marriage. Dottie was also preceded in death by two children, Bruce Behling and Corrine Thompson (Kurt), and is survived by her son Gary Behling (Frances). She was the proud grandmother of Paul Behling, William Behling (Michele), Jeremiah Behling (Cate), Jacob Behling, Ellen Behling, Claire Steinbach (Ben), Brent Behling (Jes), and Mollie Vollmer (Alex), as well as 15 great-grandchildren.
In 2019 Dottie moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, to be closer to her son Gary. While she remained a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers, she also rooted for the Cincinnati Bengals. She was a retired professional model and modeling instructor, known for her glamor and fashion sense even in her later years. Dottie loved reading, animals, playing tennis, and volunteering. She was active in her community and the Catholic Church, devoting much of her time to service. Her friends and family remember her as a beauty inside and out, a woman who cherished her family, and a generous soul.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 6th, at 11:00 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10:00 a.m., at St. John Neumann Church, 12191 Mill Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240. The Behling family would like to acknowledge with gratitude the care provided by the staff at Mallard Cove Senior Living, Mercy Hospital and Hospice of Hamilton.
Memorial Contributions in honor of Dorothy may be sent to Elizabeth’s New Life Center
(www.ElizabethNewLife.org).