Lester A. Behnken Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lester A. Behnken in Coulterville, Illinois, who passed away on May 30, 2023 at the age of 92. 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, August Behnken and Luella Behnken (Juergens); and his brothers, Kenneth and Clifford Behnken. He is survived by: his wife Betty Behnken of Campbell Hill, IL; his children, Mark Alan Behnken of Campbell Hill, IL, Diane Renee Behnken of Hearne, TX and Jeffrey Lee Behnken (Suni) of Waterloo, IL; his grandchildren, Sarah Renee Patterson (Brad), Dustin Lee Behnken, Jason Lee Behnken and Ryan Lester Behnken (Lindsay); and his great grandchildren, Grace Berenz and Jackson Henry Patterson.
Memorials may be given to St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery, c/o Wilson's Funeral Home, PO Box 277, Ava, IL, 62907.
