Michael D. Behnke

Michael "Mike" D. Behnke 57, Marathon, died Saturday June 11, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 11, 1954 in Milwaukee, son of Donald Behnke and Mary Ann Handricks. Mike was the owner and operator of Central Silo. He lived to work, loved life and his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, helping others and especially spending time with his grandson. Survivors include his sons, Scott (Amber) Behnke, Marathon, Ryan Behnke, Wausau and Chad Behnke, Marathon; grandson, Dylan Behnke, Marathon; father and step-mother, Donald (Ila) Behnke, Edgar; mother, Mary Ann Handricks, Marathon; brother, Mark Behnke, Wausau; step-sister, Kim (John) Baumgart, Groton, Conn.; significant other, Linda Reynolds, Marathon and her daughter, Cari Reynolds, Wausau, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, sister-in-law, Teresa Behnke and step-father, Michael Handricks. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 15, 2011 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon. The Rev. Joseph Diermeier will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Rib Falls. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the Marathon funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Mike's name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com