Gerald E. Behrens

Gerald was born on November 14, 1931 in Gleason, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Helen (Masbruch) Behrens. He married Ann Conella on September 5, 1953. She preceded him in death. He then married Sonja Rooney on May 6, 1965, and she preceded him in death on August 8, 1999. He later married Diane Meyer on September 15, 2000. Gerald spent thirteen years in the United States Air Force, and was a graduate of Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee in June of 1968. He was a twenty-nine year volunteer for the Division of Veterans as a driver of veterans to doctor appointments. Gerald was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Diane; two daughters, Joan Wilson, and Jacquelyn Hartwell, of Texas; four sons, James Behrens, Edward (Lisa) Behrens, of Fennimore, Wisconsin, David (Kelly) Behrens, of Belmont, Wisconsin, and Daniel (Patricia) Behrens, of Muscoda, Wisconsin; three step-daughters, Theresa (Randal) Linskens, of Neenah, Wisconsin, Jenee (Brian) Briske, of Appleton, Wisconsin, and Leslie Bonita, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; two step-sons, Tim (Deana) Lawrence, and Shawn Lawrence, both of Benton, Wisconsin; four sisters, Dorelle (Raymond) Steele, of Ocala, Florida, Patricia Behrens and Donna (Donald) Rielly, both of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, and Helene Ruege, of Green Bay, Wisconsin; a brother, Robert Behrens, of Morton, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Delores Behrens, of Belvidere, Illinois; a brother-in-law, John Burkle, of Dubuque, Iowa; twenty-three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Beta Burkle; a brother, Eugene Behrens; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Behrens. The family would like to thank the Veterans Administration in Milwaukee, and THEDA CARE (Hospice) for all their help and support.