Melvin John Behnke Obituary
We bid farewell to Melvin John Behnke of Peosta, Iowa, born in Dubuque, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 27, 2024 at the age of 89. Melvin John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lena Behnke (Krug) and Joseph Behnke; his parents-in-law, Frederick and Daisy Joos; his daughter Sheryl Behnke; his son-in-law Art Wille; his siblings, Clara Bergfeld (Jim) and Joseph Behnke (Mary); and his siblings-in-law, Joyce Joos and Don Joos (Cathy).
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Joos; his children, Dan Behnke (Darlene), Sue Hartung (Mark), Sandy Wille, Doug Behnke (Dee), Deanne "Dee" Froehlich (Jason) and Dale Behnke (Jessica); his grandchildren, Andy, Matthew, Jacob, Dylan Behnke, Adam (Lauren), Owen Froehlich, Evan, Jon Wille, Amanda Hartung, Stacey Naughton (Eric), Elly Froehlich and Holly Behnke; his great grandchild Max Naughton (Naughton); his siblings, Ed Behnke (Betty) and Loretta Freiburger (Laverne); and his brother-in-law Dave Joos.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church (1880 St Ambrose St, Dubuque, IA 52001). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
