William R. Behnke, age 63, of Two Rivers, died peacefully at his residence after a courageous battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on Thursday morning, April 7, 2005.
William was born in Manitowoc on Nov. 9, 1941, son of William R. and Elizabeth (Petersohn) Behnke Sr. William was a high school graduate and also served in the U.S. Army. On Feb. 1, 1964, he married the former Joyce A. Parrish in Two Rivers. William worked for over 30 years at Fisher Hamilton serving in various capacities at the factory. He also enjoyed bingo, camping, woodworking, telling jokes and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife: Joyce, Two Rivers; his mother, one son, one daughter, two grandsons, one sister, one stepsister, one stepbrother. Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. William was preceded in death by his father and twin girls.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Behnke family with funeral arrangements. We were touched by the kindness and support of so many people but really, William was the one who blessed our lives.
A special thanks to Pastor Kim Henning from Grace Congregational United Church of Christ and to Sister Jean Herman. Thanks also to our many faithful friends who gave of themselves to us. Holy Family Memorial Hospice was a tremendous gift. The compassion they showed and the comfort they gave to Bill and our family will forever be a memory in our hearts. Our grateful thanks to the wonderful volunteers, nurses, doctors, chaplains, homemakers and nurse's aides.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2005
William was born in Manitowoc on Nov. 9, 1941, son of William R. and Elizabeth (Petersohn) Behnke Sr. William was a high school graduate and also served in the U.S. Army. On Feb. 1, 1964, he married the former Joyce A. Parrish in Two Rivers. William worked for over 30 years at Fisher Hamilton serving in various capacities at the factory. He also enjoyed bingo, camping, woodworking, telling jokes and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife: Joyce, Two Rivers; his mother, one son, one daughter, two grandsons, one sister, one stepsister, one stepbrother. Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. William was preceded in death by his father and twin girls.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Behnke family with funeral arrangements. We were touched by the kindness and support of so many people but really, William was the one who blessed our lives.
A special thanks to Pastor Kim Henning from Grace Congregational United Church of Christ and to Sister Jean Herman. Thanks also to our many faithful friends who gave of themselves to us. Holy Family Memorial Hospice was a tremendous gift. The compassion they showed and the comfort they gave to Bill and our family will forever be a memory in our hearts. Our grateful thanks to the wonderful volunteers, nurses, doctors, chaplains, homemakers and nurse's aides.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2005
William R. Behnke, age 63, of Two Rivers, died peacefully at his residence after a courageous battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on Thursday morning, April 7, 2005.
William was born in Manitowoc on Nov. 9, 1941, son of William R. and Elizabeth (Petersohn) Behnke Sr. William was a high school graduate and also served in the U.S. Army. On Feb. 1, 1964, he married the former Joyce A. Parrish in Two Rivers. William worked for over 30 years at Fisher Hamilton serving in various capacities at the factory. He also enjoyed bingo, camping, woodworking, telling jokes and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife: Joyce, Two Rivers; his mother, one son, one daughter, two grandsons, one sister, one stepsister, one stepbrother. Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. William was preceded in death by his father and twin girls.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Behnke family with funeral arrangements. We were touched by the kindness and support of so many people but really, William was the one who blessed our lives.
A special thanks to Pastor Kim Henning from Grace Congregational United Church of Christ and to Sister Jean Herman. Thanks also to our many faithful friends who gave of themselves to us. Holy Family Memorial Hospice was a tremendous gift. The compassion they showed and the comfort they gave to Bill and our family will forever be a memory in our hearts. Our grateful thanks to the wonderful volunteers, nurses, doctors, chaplains, homemakers and nurse's aides.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2005
William was born in Manitowoc on Nov. 9, 1941, son of William R. and Elizabeth (Petersohn) Behnke Sr. William was a high school graduate and also served in the U.S. Army. On Feb. 1, 1964, he married the former Joyce A. Parrish in Two Rivers. William worked for over 30 years at Fisher Hamilton serving in various capacities at the factory. He also enjoyed bingo, camping, woodworking, telling jokes and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife: Joyce, Two Rivers; his mother, one son, one daughter, two grandsons, one sister, one stepsister, one stepbrother. Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. William was preceded in death by his father and twin girls.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Behnke family with funeral arrangements. We were touched by the kindness and support of so many people but really, William was the one who blessed our lives.
A special thanks to Pastor Kim Henning from Grace Congregational United Church of Christ and to Sister Jean Herman. Thanks also to our many faithful friends who gave of themselves to us. Holy Family Memorial Hospice was a tremendous gift. The compassion they showed and the comfort they gave to Bill and our family will forever be a memory in our hearts. Our grateful thanks to the wonderful volunteers, nurses, doctors, chaplains, homemakers and nurse's aides.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2005
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