Scott J. Behnke

Scott J. Behnke, age 69, of Eagan, MN passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family who took turns sharing mostly-true stories about him.

Scott was born to Roger and Marie (Klokow) Behnke on May 17, 1952, in Brillion, WI. He grew up alongside five brothers and two sisters and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On March 30, 1979, Scott was married to Nancy A. Menges at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in the township of Gibson.

Scott and Nancy later moved to Eagan, MN where they raised their five children, teaching them to walk in faith and learn in love. Together, they built a successful business from the ground up, but more importantly, they built a life and a family that was rooted deeply in an unshakeable faith.

Scott was known for the way that he lived, but mostly he was known for the way that he loved. His approach to life was simple and the way he loved was simple, too: all in and all the way. He was as loyal as he was stubborn and held tightly to his convictions, always pointing people back to prayer and their principles.

Scott was his happiest self when he was cheering on the Packers, sitting in his chair next to the campfire up north or sitting down to an Old Fashioned on a Friday night. But he was his best self when his home was filled with the love and laughter of his family. That’s the way he always wanted it and that’s the way he left us–in his home, filled with the love and laughter of the people who loved him most.

In the end, it was his heart that sent him to heaven—a heart that held so much love, it grew a size too big. He is already so very missed.

Survivors include his wife: Nancy Behnke, Eagan, MN; five children: Scott Behnke, Farmington, MN, Chad (Jenna) Behnke, Woodbury, MN, Brooke (Benjamin) Bauer, Rosemont, MN, Amanda (Eric) Johnson, Hudson, WI, Stephanie Behnke, Eagan, MN and her fiancé Brady Huber; eight grandchildren: Bodhi, Bricelyn, Kylie, Ava, Jase, Skylar, Sophia, Logyn; four brothers and sisters-in-law: Roger Behnke, Greg (Mary) Behnke, Brad (Sue) Behnke, Jay (Barb) Behnke, Rochelle Behnke, two sisters and one brother-in-law: Beth Behnke, Jayne (Steve) Amato; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Roger and Marie Behnke; one brother: Mark Behnke, one sister-in-law: Dolores Behnke.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM Friday, February 25, 2022, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in the township of Gibson. Viewing for friends and relatives will begin two hours prior to the service at 10:30 AM at the church.

The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

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