Sources: Jan Miedema; & Kenneth D. Bogard
army - U.S. - S. Viêt Nam - bronze star - helicopter door gunner
Hij is getrouwd met Brenda Jean Johnson.
Zij zijn getrouwd op 1 maart 1991 te fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten , hij was toen 39 jaar oud.
Gary Behrens oo Leanne Johnson
Marriage source: Miedema, Jan, "Miedema, Akkerman, Crull, Barnes," (Kimball, SD, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jsmnancy&id=I07474, xvii Nov MMXII)
"... Meryle L. Johnson Sex: M Birth: 7 AUG 1935 in Rushmore, MN Death: 8 MAR 1994 in Reading, MN
Note:
Meryle L Johnson, 58, of Reading died Tuesday March 8, 1994 at his home. Born August 7, 1935 at Rushmore, ... He married Bonita (Monnie) Smith June 26, 1955 in Brewster. ... After marriage he was employed with Fritz Roofing and then Shield's Construction. He owned and operated MJ Construction from 1974 to 1981. The couple then owned and operated the Red Lantern Supper Club, Reading for 13 years. he alsodrove a school bus for Reading Bus Lines for several years. He was a member of the Reading Lions Cub and the Worthington Eagles Lodge.
Surviving are his wife; 2 sons Terry Johnson, Slayton and Mark Johnson, Reading; 3 daughters Mrs Leanne (Donald) Redinius, Eden Prairie; Mrs Connie (Mark) Entsminger, Ramsey; and Mrs Brenda (Gary) Behrens, Rushmore; his mother GraceJohnson, Worthington; 3 brothers, Alfred Johnson, Holland; Raymond Johnson, Finlayson; and Frank Johnson, Brewster; 1 sister Vi Bruxvoort, Worthington and 9 grandchildren. ... Marriage 1 Living Smith ..." <>
Kind(eren):
Gary Lee Behrens
Sources: Author: Miedema, Jan, Title: "Miedema, Akkerman, Crull, Barnes," (Publication location: Kimball, SD, Publisher: WorldConnect at RootsWeb.com, Publication date: xvii Nov MMXII), Repository: The Cloud
Link: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jsmnancy&id=I07474
"... Meryle L. Johnson Sex: M Birth: 7 AUG 1935 in Rushmore, MN Death: 8 MAR 1994 in Reading, MN
Note:
Meryle L Johnson, 58, of Reading died Tuesday March 8, 1994 at his home. Born August 7, 1935 at Rushmore, ... He married Bonita (Monnie) Smith June 26, 1955 in Brewster. ... After marriage he was employed with Fritz Roofing and then Shield's Construction. He owned and operated MJ Construction from 1974 to 1981. The couple then owned and operated the Red Lantern Supper Club, Reading for 13 years. he also drove a school bus for Reading Bus Lines for several years. He was a member of the Reading Lions Cub and the Worthington Eagles Lodge.
Surviving are his wife; 2 sons Terry Johnson, Slayton and Mark Johnson, Reading; 3 daughters Mrs Leanne (Donald) Redinius, Eden Prairie; Mrs Connie (Mark) Entsminger, Ramsey; and Mrs Brenda (Gary) Behrens, Rushmore; his mother Grace Johnson, Worthington; 3 brothers, Alfred Johnson, Holland; Raymond Johnson, Finlayson; and Frank Johnson, Brewster; 1 sister Vi Bruxvoort, Worthington and 9 grandchildren.
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Marriage 1 Living Smith
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Author: Bogard, Kenneth D., Title: "Gary Behrens," (Publication location: Worthington, MN, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xx July MMXXI), Repository: The Cloud
Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229764695/gary-behrens
"Photo[graph of a man] added by Linda Rae [N.N. family name not given]
Gary Behrens Birth 2 Mar 1951 Death 14 Jul 2021 (aged 70) Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA Burial Worthington Memorial Gardens Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA Memorial ID 229764695
Gary Behrens March 2, 1951 - July 14, 2021
WORTHINGTON, Minn. - Gary Behrens, 70, Rushmore, Minn., died Wednesday, July 14, in Sunset Hospice Cottage.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 29, at Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Pastor Anne M. Hokenstad will officiate. Burial will be in Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Arrangements by Benson Funeral Home.
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Gary Lee Behrens, 70, of rural Rushmore, MN, passed away on July 14, 2021 in Worthington, MN.
Gary was born on March 2, 1951 to parents, Floyd and Evelyn (Ponto) Behrens. He graduated from Worthington High School and shortly after was drafted to Vietnam at the age of 20. In 16 months with the United States Army, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, and Aircraft Crewman Badge, a Bronze Star, and an Air Medal while finishing his time in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner. In March of 1972, he was discharged and returned stateside.
Not too long after returning from service, Gary started helping his father, Floyd, on the family farm. Gary continued to farm until his retirement. Gary was united in marriage to Brenda (Johnson) Behrens on March 1, 1991. They had one child, Whitney (Behrens) Fossell. Gary enjoyed working on restoration projects, attending the Clay County Fair as a family tradition, going to races, and spending time with his family and friends.
The family would like to thank you for your support and presence today. A special thank you is extended to neighbors, family and friends for your support and generosity. The family also thanks all of the doctors, nurses, and hospice.
Gary is survived by his daughter, Whitney and son-in-law Kane, his sister Linda Best and his brother David Behrens.
Gary is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda, and his mother and father.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by memorial services at 2:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Anne M. Hokenstad officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Spouse
Brenda Jean Johnson Behrens 1965 - 2016 (m. 1991)
Created by: Kenneth D. Bogard Added: 20 Jul 2021 Find a Grave Memorial 229764695"
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