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Earl Benthien Obituary

Benthien, Earl A. Born to Eternal Life January 4, 2013, age 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Arline Benthien. Dear father of Donna (Michael) Murel and Karen Benthien. Grandfather of Forest, Suzy, Breean and Nick. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, January 10, from 9:30 AM - 11 AM at BROOKFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 16350 Gebhardt Rd., Brookfield, with Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Earl was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, the V.F.W and was a former deacon at Brookfield Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church or to Light House of Brown Deer.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 6, 2013.
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Be at peace Mom and Dad, I love you so much! You were great parents. I give you my heart till we meet again.

Karen Benthien

November 27, 2013

Mom and Dad I miss you so much, I know you are not suffering this life anymore and I know that you loved life so much that you really didn't want to go. You had a good life and I'm proud to be your daughter. We had some fun, didn't we? Dance away! Always in my heart, your daughter, Karen OXOXO

November 27, 2013

Dad and Mom
I will always love you both. You are together again. Free of pain and worry--dancing--

Donna Murel

January 16, 2013

Your family was my home away from home growing up and Donna, my best friend! My deepest sympathies.

Ginny Bogart

January 6, 2013

Earl was my trainer for my first day of being a letter carrier in 1970. Earl was a good man and fine co worker. RIP Mr. Benthien.

Mike Carroll

January 6, 2013

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