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June Behrens Obituary
June Winefred (Schmutzler) Behrens age 97, of Marshfield, passed away Saturday, January 03, 2015 at House of the Dove in Marshfield. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home in Marshfield. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services at the funeral home.
June W. Schmutzler was born November 15. 1917 to Louis and May (Miller) Schmutzler in Clyman, Wisconsin. At two years old, her family moved to a farm in the town of Hull in the Cherokee area near Colby. She received her education from Cherokee County School until 8th grade and went to Colby High School for one year. She helped her dad with farming until she was 19 years old.
June was hired as a maid and baby sitter for Dr. and Mrs. George Hoyer in Beaver Dam, WI for over five years. She returned to Marshfield and was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory for over 3 years. June and Ormond Behrens were joined in marriage on October 30, 1943. Ormond was discharged from the Army in 1945 and was rehired by Soo Line Railroad. June then was hired as a cook for a nine man building and bridge carpenter crew of the railroad for two years and last at Wisconsin Prepacked Cheese Co. until 62 years of age. She continued babysitting for local families in Marshfield after retirement. June enjoyed sewing and crocheting for family and friends.
June had one brother, Woodrow (Audrey) Schmutzler and one sister, Evelyn Schmutzler. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. June was also preceded in death by her husband, Ormond, after 48 years of marriage. He died December 29, 1991.
June is survived by her children: Gerald (Judith) Behrens of Conroe, TX, Eileen (Fred) Wiesman of Stratford, Susan (Kenneth) Carolfi of Auburndale, and Jeffrey (Kathy) Behrens of Marshfield. She is further survived by her grandchildren: Julie (Scott) Ackley, Lisa (Gregory) Black, Renee (Dean) Guldan, Tammy (Jason) Schulte, Ryan (Tera) Wiesman, James (Tanya) Carolfi, Sarah (Keith) Polster, Nicole (Joshua) Cline, Joshua Behrens, and Tanya Vayda (Rodney Woald); and her nine great grandchildren: two great great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, and one step great great grandchild.
June touched the hearts of everyone who knew her and will be sadly missed by all.
The Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the Behrens family with funeral arrangements.
Donations may be made to Ministry Home Care House of The Dove in Marshfield, WI in memory of June Behrens.
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Memories and Condolences
for June Behrens
John and Kathy Esgar
January 8, 2015
MY mom is really going to miss her buddy in the swing this summer. June was such a caring and warm person, we loved her and pray for your families. We will miss her wave when we would see her in the backyard.
Rose Hall
January 8, 2015
Renee & Family,
Hope knowing that so many people are caring and thinking of you helps ease the pain of losing your wonderful grandma. In her eyes one can see her kind heart & soul filled with so much love for everyone. May she rest in peace with the Lord. Love You Always and Forever, Rose & Family
January 7, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. She was a special lady always kind and full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. My sympathy, Beverly Hoffman, Alec Guldan and Elric Guldan
Sue Carolfi
January 7, 2015
My Mom was my best friend and mentor! She would do anything to help anyone if it was in her power.I miss her so much already, can't imagine life without Mom. We were truely Blessed to have Mom with us for so many years! I love you Mom with all my Heart and your Spirit with be with us forever. Rest now in the Arms of the Angels until we meet again! No more pain. You take a Piece of my Heart with you! See You on the Other Side.
Charlette Kowalski
January 7, 2015
She was a lovely lady. I took Her friend Ann over a couple times to visit. She was so sweet. She will be missed dearly.
January 6, 2015
Sorry to hear. Prayers to the family. Paul and Sandy Ring
January 6, 2015
My husband, Joel Hanson has very found memories of June. She babysat him when he was a child and she was always kind and loving. He lived on Ash when he was young. He recieved a letter from her a few years ago with updates on her children and grandchildren. We are both very sad to hear of June's passing and our sympathy is with June's family. We are very sorry for your loss.
January 6, 2015
TO the family of June you have our sympathy she was a kind lady!!
Tammy Schulte
January 5, 2015
She was the kindest and most loving person I have ever known. Grandma B. will leave a void impossible to fill. I love you forever Grandma and until we meet again..
Renee Guldan
January 5, 2015
Beaner is what my family and I called her. She inspired me to be kind and compassionate to others and to put loved ones before myself. I am blessed and proud to call her my grandma.
Renee Guldan
January 5, 2015
Beaner is what my family and I called her. She inspired me to be kind and compassionate and to always put your loved ones before yourself. This lady touched the hearts of all that knew her. I am blessed and proud to call her my Grandma.
January 5, 2015
Jeff sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Dick and Janice Harriman
Steven,Esther & Amandalee Miller
January 5, 2015
Grandma B. Always had a warm friendly welcoming smile and always enjoyed everyone company. What a great lady, She will be missed by many and live forever in many hearts. Prayers and hugs to all families.
Lore Ponshock (Schmutzler)
January 5, 2015
May you find peace in knowing June is with our Lord where is no more suffering.
January 5, 2015
Jerry, Eileen, Sue and Jeff,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Mom. May you find comfort in your memories of the many years shared with her.
Chery (Weigel) Loveland
Auburndale, WI
Barbara Haberman
January 5, 2015
Jerry, Eileen, Sue, Jeff and families: deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your mother. Many childhood memories of June, and more recent when we lived on Ash-loved when on her walks around the block she'd stop and chat-always smiling.
Barb(Hoffman)Haberman
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