BORN

1958

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home & Chapel

51 Benton Street

Kitchener, Ontario

John Behnke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 31, 2012.

Behnke, John

Passed away at his residence on Saturday December 22, 2012, age 54 years.
Dear brother of Marianne Edgar and Uncle to Miranda and Ryan. Survived by his Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his parents, Ewald and Irma Behnke.
At the request of the family cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 12, 2013 at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St. at 11:00am. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home. (519-742-4481) Condolences may be made on line at www.schreitersandrockfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for John Behnke

What is your first memory of John?

Share a favorite memory you have of John.

Tell us about a special moment you shared with John.

Describe a time when John made you laugh or smile.

What is something you will always remember about John?

Talk about a shared experience you had with John.

What is something you did together that you enjoyed?

Describe a place or activity that reminds you of John.

Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving John.

What is something you learned from John?

Not sure what to say?

9 Entries

January 9, 2013

Carol and Kevin Maguire

Kev and I will surely cherish the friendship we had with you over the years. We will miss you our friend. You are now resting in the arms of our dear Lord and we will hold our memories of you close to our hearts. xxoo

January 9, 2013

We will miss your smiling face walking into Frankies John. It was an honour to have known you. We will miss you! Rest in peace buddy! Love vince and Tammy

January 9, 2013

Rest in peace John. You were a good friend. Terry

January 8, 2013

Rest in peace John you will be saddy missed but we have all our memmories we will cherish.
love Rip & Deb

January 8, 2013

The Benke's were good neighbours. I remember playing in the bush with Peter and John when I was a little girl. I am sure John is playing tic with Peter in God's endless playground. Fondly rembered by Lo Pratt

January 8, 2013

Rest in Peace John....Your Friendship and Memories will be sadly missed by The Imeson Family

January 8, 2013

Rest in Peace John...from Cory Bilyea

January 8, 2013

RIP old friend Lyle and Sue Button

January 5, 2013

Rest in peace John. Your life long friendship and neighborly memories will be cherished by the Shea family.

Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results

Make a Donation
in John Behnke's name

Memorial Events
for John Behnke

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home & Chapel

51 Benton Street, Kitchener, ON N2G3H1

How to support John's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor John Behnke's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more