Dean Paul Behnke Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dean Paul Behnke of East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, born in Kewanee, Illinois, who passed away on September 14, 2023. 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, Raymond Behnke and Esther Behnke (Scovill). He is survived by: his wife Tommie Behnke (Erickson); his children, Tawni Eccles, Michele Pletcher, Erick Henderson and John Paul Pletcher; his sister Ruth Anne Scott (Bill); and his aunt JoAnn Behnke. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces, 1 nephew, 1 great-niece, 3 great-nephews, 1 great-great niece, and numerous cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to DaVita Dialysis (https://www.davita.com), 2100 Harrisburg Pike, 3rd Flr, Lancaster, PA 17601-2644, or American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory

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