Ellen E. Behrer Desch, 73, died April 10, 2008, at her residence in Butler Township near Dayton.

She is survived by three sons: Steven, Dayton, Anthony (Stella), Sacramento, Calif., and Matthew (Kim), Altona, New York; five daughters: Diana (Rob) Roseman, Springboro, Pat (Jim) Albrektson, Lebanon, Christina (Mark) Stammen and Elizabeth (Bill) Wourms, all of St. Henry, and Rebecca (Mike) Felfoldi, Vandalia; a brother, Max Behrer; a sister, Marillyn Knight; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Deceased are her husband, Paul, and a daughter, Paula Jo.

A graduate of Julianne High School, Dayton, she was retired from St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Dayton. She was a member of the North Riverdale Athletic Club.

A Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Queen of Martyrs Church, 4144 Cedar Ridge Road, Dayton, the Rev. Del Staigers officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.

Calling is Monday 4-8 p.m. at George C. Martin Funeral Home, 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road, Dayton.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be left at www.georgecmartinfurneralhome.com.