Wally Steven Behm, 70, of Du Quoin, passed away at 1:10 A.M., Sunday, July 6, 2025 at his residence.
Wally had retired from the Perry County Sheriff's Department as a Captain after twenty-six years.  While at the Sheriff's Department, he also worked with the Federal Marshals.  After retirement, Wally had worked part-time with the Sheriff's Department and the Du Quoin Police Department.  Wally had worked previously at Spartan Printing for twenty-three years.  He was baptized at St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin.  Wally enjoyed hunting and fishing and made several hunting trips to various places.  He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, NRA, NWTF, Whitetails Unlimited, and Sons of the American Legion.  Wally enjoyed family vacations and sightseeing.  He also loved to spend time with his grandkids, chauffeuring them around.
He was born May 31, 1955 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Wallie J. and Ramona Jean (Fisher) Behm.
He married Toni Slater on October 18, 1980 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three children - Jessi Behm and significant other Christopher Montgomery of Du Quoin, Judson Behm of Harrisburg, IL, and Jordan Behm and significant other Bradley Blaise of Du Quoin, two grandchildren - Parker Marie Liszewski and Piper Steven Montgomery, and four siblings - Mark Behm and wife Julie of Du Quoin, Lynda Greenwood of Cadiz, KY, Starlett Joles of Lone Rock, WI, and Kim Black and husband Charlie of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister - Terry Adams, father-in-law and mother-in-law - Gene and Frances Slater, and one nephew - Sean Greenwood.
Funeral services will be at Noon, Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. James Jenkel officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Tunnel to Towers or Perry County Backstoppers and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.