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Karen Behnke Obituary
Sheboygan - Karen Behnke, age 62 of Sheboygan died Saturday evening February 27, 2021. Karen was born September 21, 1958 in Sheboygan to the late Earl and Elvina (Hultmann) Behnke. She attended Sheboygan schools and graduated from South High School in 1977. For many years Karen enjoyed helping her friends in recovery. She was a member of the Rightway Club, avid Packers fan and enjoyed playing Canasta and Cribbage with friends.
Survivors include her sons Matthew Wiegerling (significant other Kari), Paul Wittrock (significant other Allison) both of Sheboygan, brother Earl Behnke of Sheboygan, sister Sandy (Dave) Grulkowski of Sheboygan Falls and a brother Brian Behnke of Cleveland. Karen is further survived by a niece, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and the love of her life Reuben.
Services will take place at a later date.
A memorial fund has been established in Karen's name.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com.
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jamie Johnson
March 2, 2021
Karen and I went to Franklin Elementary School together many moons ago. We were buddies back then and as many do we drifted apart as we became older. It sounds like Karen enjoyed her life and family. May she RIP.
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