Gary D. Behnken, age 72, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July, 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Barbara Behnken. Gary is survived by his children, Tony and Carrie Behnken and Kimberly Ramsey (Behnken); grandchildren, Holland Ramsey, Cassidy and Jeremiah Behnken; brothers, Ronnie and wife Rita Ann Behnken, Herbie and wife Joyce Behnken; sister, Nancy (Behnken) and husband Joe Raby; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July, 29, 2009 from 5-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). The service will be held Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sugar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society (2300 Wall Street, Suite H Cincinnati, OH 45212).