Larry G. Behnke
May 31, 1938 — November 8, 2013
Larry G. Behnke, 75, of Marion, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at the home of his daughter. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Church by Rev. John Albertson. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Mt. Clark Cemetery in Central City.
Survivors include four children, Vicki (Stephan) Engler of Bettendorf, Lawrence Behnke of Marion, Kendra (Lloyd) Hummel of Marion, and Scott Behnke of Marion; six grandchildren, Adam (Heather), Stephanie, Brian, Sarah, Nathan and Matea; five great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Celzie, Robbie, Randy, and Ricky; a brother, Walter (Arlene) Behnke of Marion; and a sister, Marvel Foster of Pipestone, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sandra “Sue” Behnke; three brothers, Wilbur, Warren and Merlyn; and a sister, Loraine.
Larry was born May 31, 1938, the son of Ernest and Viola (Olson) Behnke in Hale. On june 13, 1959, he married Sandra “Sue” Behnke in Central City. She died July 14, 2000. Larry worked for Rockwell Collins as a Truck Driver for 33 years, retiring in 1993.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, dancing, and coffee at Hy-Vee and Country Kitchen. Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
A special thank-you to Mercy Medical Center, Hospice of Mercy, and Home Choice, especially Carmen and Natascha, and all of the grandchildren who helped take care of Grandpa.
A memorial fund has been established in Larry’s memory.
Survivors include four children, Vicki (Stephan) Engler of Bettendorf, Lawrence Behnke of Marion, Kendra (Lloyd) Hummel of Marion, and Scott Behnke of Marion; six grandchildren, Adam (Heather), Stephanie, Brian, Sarah, Nathan and Matea; five great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Celzie, Robbie, Randy, and Ricky; a brother, Walter (Arlene) Behnke of Marion; and a sister, Marvel Foster of Pipestone, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sandra “Sue” Behnke; three brothers, Wilbur, Warren and Merlyn; and a sister, Loraine.
Larry was born May 31, 1938, the son of Ernest and Viola (Olson) Behnke in Hale. On june 13, 1959, he married Sandra “Sue” Behnke in Central City. She died July 14, 2000. Larry worked for Rockwell Collins as a Truck Driver for 33 years, retiring in 1993.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, dancing, and coffee at Hy-Vee and Country Kitchen. Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
A special thank-you to Mercy Medical Center, Hospice of Mercy, and Home Choice, especially Carmen and Natascha, and all of the grandchildren who helped take care of Grandpa.
A memorial fund has been established in Larry’s memory.
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