Lynn Frederic Behnke

Lynn Frederic Behnke obituary, Rochester, MN

Lynn Frederic Behnke

Lynn Behnke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2023.
Lynn Frederic Behnke, 79, died peacefully in Rochester, Minn. on Nov. 26, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Lynn is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Don) Paquet of Troy, Mich., and Alison (Jed Anderson) Behnke of Minneapolis; three grandchildren, Alex, Peter, and Ellen; and his dear friend, Evon Mitchell of Janesville, Wisc. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carla Kaye (née Loomis) Behnke.

A memorial service will be held on Dec. 4 at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester. Suggested donations include the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Guthrie Theater. Memorials can be sent in Lynn's name to 3342 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55407.

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