Donald H. Behrens
BEHRENS, SCHULTZ, DIRKS, BOELKINS, CORDES
Posted By: Barb Kelley - Volunteer
Date: 3/22/2006 at 07:21:38
The Clinton Herald
Published: March 20, 2006 02:28 pmDonald H. Behrens
STERLING, Ill. — Donald H. Behrens, 79, of rural Sterling, died Sunday.
Burial will military rites will follow funeral services at Hopkins Township Cemetery.
He was born Feb. 17, 1927, in Galt, Ill., to Gerhard and Carrie Schultz Behrens. He married Lola Jean Dirks on Oct. 22, 1950.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He farmed in Hopkins Township in Whiteside County, Ill.
He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where he served on the church council for many years. He also served as caretaker and sexton of Hopkins Township Cemetery for many years. He was a member of the Monday night men’s league in Morrison.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Susan (Randy Betts) Boelkins and Dianne (Ed Ritchie) Behrens, both of Morrison; one sister, Clara Cordes of Sterling; one granddaughter; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or to KSB Hospice.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and one nephew.
Death date: March 19, 2006
Clinton Obituaries maintained by John Schulte.
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