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Behringer, Milton H.
Milton H. Behringer, age 87, of 8220 Center Road, Newton, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his residence with his family by his side.
Milton was born on January 18, 1927 in Newton, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Arthur and Anna Hecker Behringer. Milton attended elementary school in Newtonburg, later earning his GED and attending Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. He had been employed as an auto mechanic, also worked in maintenance and health care and retired from Manitowoc Engineering in 1995. On June 21, 1952 he married Carol Dehne at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church in the town of Newton. She preceded him in death on June 5, 1976. He later married Rogene Scheffler Behm on August 10, 1981 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Newtonburg. Milton was a lifelong and active member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Manitowoc Historical Society.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years: Rogene; four children: Rev. James (Vicki) Behringer, Milwaukee, WI; Patricia (Larry) Kasten, Michicot, WI; Steven (Cheryl) Behringer, Haslet, TX; Joel Behringer, Upper Sandusky, OH; three stepchildren: Cheryl (Kent) Both, Columbus, OH; Randall Behm and his fiance' Ellen Goessl, Newton, WI; Todd (Janet) Behm, Appleton, WI; one sister: Leona Draheim, Manitowoc, WI; three sisters-in-law: Verlene Kollath, Lavern Schmitz, and Geraldine Scheffler; 18 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Arthur and Anna Behringer; his first wife: Carol; two infant children; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, 7531 English Lake Road, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Victor Headrick with burial to follow at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and then on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Aurora Sheboygan Clinic and Hospital, Aurora Hospice, especially Terri, Pam, and Dawn, and Pastors Headrick and Haag.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhomecom.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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My heart goes out to you Steve and your whole family. I'm sorry I couldn't be there, but I was working in Mexico at the time. Your dad was an exceptional person. Please except my sincere sympathy.
Karol Waack Loberger
November 12, 2014
Our sympathy to your family. Milton was a wonderful man and friend. Jim and Joanne Olm-Newtonburg
November 7, 2014
Rogene,
We are sorry to hear of Milton's passing. I know my parents always enjoyed your visits when they saw you out and about.
Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Leander Nohl and Family
Tiffany Nohl
November 6, 2014
Rogene and family,
It's been a long time since I have seen any of you, but at this time I would like to extend my sympathy. Let the wonderful memories warm your heart.
Sincerely,
Clare Schuette
November 5, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family of Milton. He was a wonderful man. Jean
November 5, 2014
Rogene-
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with your earthly loss. May you have comfort knowing that God called him to his heavenly home.
Sara Leu
November 4, 2014
Rogene, We sent our sympathy and prayers to you .
Eileen Otto
November 4, 2014
Rogene, I send my sympathy to you on the passing of your husband. May the Lord bless and keep you all. Sincerely, Mary Ann McNulty Albers
November 4, 2014
Pat and Larry, So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort to know he is without pain now. Prayers of healing to you and your family.
Mary and Terry Daron
November 4, 2014
Your whole family has my deepest sympathy.Sorry I can not attend the funeral but there are prayers from Texas
Donna Voss
November 3, 2014
Sorry to hear of Miltons passing. I'm a Dehne girl, (Lester)and knew Milton for years. He will be missed at the Dehne reunion. Till we meet again, Milton.
DuWayne and Shirley Wolf, Kaukauna
November 3, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kris Kasten-Jarvais
November 3, 2014
Pat and Larry, please no that we are thinking of you and your family. May you find comfort knowing he is in God's heavenly home.
Lynn & Gary Huempfner
November 3, 2014
My sympathy to Rogene and your family. Milton was such a kind, caring, gentle man who will be sadly missed. His friendship, kind words and visits were much appreciated by my father. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Liz Scherer
November 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy going out to both families and friends of this wonderful man. May he now rest in peace and may your sorrow be healed.
Judy Van Schepen Lorenz
November 3, 2014
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