Person

Steve Behl

Milwaukee

Biography

Steve Behl co-founded Woody's Bar in Milwaukee in 1997 with Ray Arce. He championed the idea of a gay sports bar, installing a large-screen television to draw crowds for Packers games.

Facts

Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Business owner
Associated Businesses: Woody's Bar

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — Steve Behl (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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