contributor: Tasha Treptow

Green Bay Press Gazette
February 24, 2005

Keith A. Behnke, 24, Lena, died Monday Feb. 21, 2005, at Community Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls. He was born to David Behnke and the former Joyce Krueger May 21, 1980, in Oconto Falls. Keith graduated from Lena High School in 1998. He was currently working at Badger Paper Mill, Oconto Falls. Keith’s passions were family, friends and his toys. Surviving are his parents, David J. Behnke, Lena; and Joyce M. (Steve) Krueger-Behnke-Sauer, Merritt Island, Flor.; one brother, Karl (Becky) Behnke, Lena; one sister, Kayla Behnke, Lena; two step-sisters, Megan Schroeder, Shawano; Joyce Krueger, Lena; grandfather, Walter Krueger, Lena; grandmother, Virginia Sauer, Shawano; one nephew, Dakota Ducane and many relatives and friends.

Keith was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carl and Magdeline Behnke, and maternal grandmother Marney Krueger. Friends may call at Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, Lena, Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ryan Landwehr officiating. Placed to rest at Pine Hill Cemetery, Spruce.