John A. Behnke's Obituary
John Allyn Behnke, 71, of O’Fallon, IL (formerly of Decatur, IL and Bellevue, NE) died 23 March 2017 at the Fountain View Manor assisted living facility in Granite City, IL.
John was born 4 March 1946 in Decatur, the son of Albert and Evelyn Behnke. He was baptized at Temple Baptist Church in 1953. A 1964 graduate of MacArthur High School, John attended Millikin University before enlisting in the US Air Force. He served in Vietnam and through the Persian Gulf era, retiring in 1995 in the rank of Chief Master Sergeant as an Air Weather Service Superintendent at Scott AFB, IL after more than 28 years of service. He was an avid bass fisherman and a good friend to many.
His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Sandra Behnke of Rock Island, IL.
Visitation will be Saturday, 1 April, from 10:00 – 11:30 AM at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur, with a graveside service at Graceland Cemetery to follow at noon with military honors conducted by the USAF and the Macon County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations to the United Service Organizations (USO) or the Alzheimer’s Association are requested.
The family of John Allyn Behnke is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home honored provider of Veteran’s Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences to the family and share memories with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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