Bleichwehl, Edna

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• Obituary: 23 Feb 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Edna L. Behnke, age 94, of rural Brillion died on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at Rennes Health Center in De Pere. She was born on February 1, 1913, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ernst and Ida (Nagel) Bleichwehl. On June 12, 1935, she married Erwin A. Behnke at St. John Lutheran Church in Newton. Edna farmed with her husband for many years in the Town of Maple Grove. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion and was a life-long member of the Ladies Aid. She also sang in the choir and was a member of OWLS, LWMS and the Brillion Sr. Citizens. Survivors include her children: Eunice (Erwin) Eickhoff of Green Bay, Sylvia (Norman) Immel of Fond du Lac, Ronald E. (Sharon) Behnke of Brillion, Elda (Russell) Boettcher of Oregon, WI; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Milton (Ruth) Behnke and Beatrice Behnke, all of Brillion. She was preceded in death by her husband Erwin on July 22, 1982; and two brothers, Henry and Lewis Bleichwehl. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 24th, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 E National Ave., Brillion. The Rev. David Rockhoff and the Rev. Ross Henzi will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Brillion. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in Edna's name. The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the family with arrangements.

Edna married Behnke, Erwin 12 Jun 1935, Newton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA. Erwin (son of Behnke, Fred and Raddatz, Louisa) was born 18 Jan 1913; died 22 Jul 1982. [Group Sheet]