Behnke, Herbert Charles

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• Reference Number: 7614
• Obituary: 20 May 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Herbert Charles Behnke, age 86, of Brillion, went to heaven on Tue. May 17, 2011, with his family at his side, after a five-year battle with cancer. He was born on March 14, 1925, in Brillion, son of the late Melvin and Anna (Bubolz) Behnke. He married Doris Baier on March 29, 1952, at Trinity in Brillion. Other than the love Herbie had for his family, he loved being a drummer for more than 68 years. The many bands he played with were the Brillion City Band, the U.S. Navy Band, Lawrence Duchow Orchestra, Romy Gosz Orchestra, Tony Gosz Band, Gene Heir Orchestra, Elroy Burcholtz Orchestra, Conrad Kopitzke Band and Jerry Schneider Band, just to name a few. He worked at the Brillion Iron Works for 36 years, retiring in 1991.
Herbie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion and the Wisconsin Musicians Association and was awarded Side Man of the Year. He also helped start the Top of The Ledge Campground in Chilton.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Doris, his children, Karen Bissonnette, Susan (Ron) Kleinhans, Sally (Blain) Keuer, Patsy (Dan) Geiger, Peggy (Ron) Shamburek and Randy Behnke, ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, a brother Melroy (Joyce) Behnke, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, and a son-in-law Michael Bissonnette.
Funeral service will be held on Sat. May 21st at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 E. National Ave., Brillion. The Rev. Ross Henzi will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Sat. from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting- funeralhome.com.
The family wishes to thank West Haven of Brillion, Bellin Health and Bellin Hospital, Unity Hospice, the Calumet County Home Health Care, and Pastors Henzi and Bourman for all the help and care given to Herbie and his family.

Herbert married Baier, Doris 29 Mar 1952. Doris was born 6 Sep 1929, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Aug 2011, Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 7614
• Obituary: 10 Feb 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

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Karen L. Bissonnette, Chilton, age 67, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital with her children and special friend Jim Jaeger by her side. She was born in Chilton on December 9, 1948 to the late Herbert and Doris (Baier) Behnke. Karen retired from Valley Packaging where she worked as a rehabilitation counselor. She was a very talented crafter and loved to quilt, knit and crochet. Karen enjoyed trips to the casino and always had more luck than her companions.
Karen is survived by her sons: Craig (Wendy) Jaeger of Zephyrhills, FL and Marc (special friend Nathan Markham) Jaeger of Pensacola, FL; daughter: Becky (Chris) Abel of Kaukauna; grandchildren: Austin (fiancée Hailey), Riley and Alisha Abel; great grandchildren: McKenzie, Aden and Nivaha; sisters: Susan (Ron) Kleinhans, Sally (Blain) Keuer, Patsy (Dan) Geiger and Peggy Shamburek; and brother: Randy Behnke. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Bissonnette; and brother-in-law: Ronald Shamburek.
In accordance with her wishes, a private celebration of Karen's life will be held at a later date. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
Karen's children would like to send a special thank you to her extended family: Christy Stumpf, Wendy VerVoort, Chad, Eric and Holly Jaeger as well as the Oncology staff at Fox Valley Hematology & Oncology and St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Karen married Bissonnette, Michael Aft 1966. Michael was born 23 Sep 1942; died 25 Mar 2011, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]