Gerald E. Behnke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gerald E. Behnke of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gerald left this world on May 24, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald E. Behnke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Behnke and Anna Behnke (Duddek); his sister Marie Hoffmann; his parents-in-law, Stewart and Betty Hagen; his brothers-in-law, Gary Hoffmann and Dennis Nelson; his nephew Alan Lee Becker; and his son-in-law Scott Reinhard.
He is survived by: his wife Chris; his children, Amy Larson (Jeff), Holly Schneider (Todd), Tracy Reinhard, Neysa Behnke, Amibeth Olderman (John), Kayla Behnke and Steven Behnke; his grandchildren, Hannah Noah (Joe), Chloe Larson, Jordan Schneider, Sydney Shafranski (Aaron), Payton Schneider (Kyle), Megan Reinhard (Jared), Seth, Zachary Reinhard, Prudence, Coltin Swartz and Ezekiel Behnke; his stepgrandson Eric Larson (Jashini); his siblings-in-law, Sally Becker (Dale), Carol Nelson and David Hagen; his niece Bonnie Tank (John); and also, Holden and Joey Sue. He is also survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family would appreciate memorial donation in Jerry's name for St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers.
