Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Martha Behrends; 3 siblings and 4 step-siblings.
Survived by loving husband of 51 years, Gene; children, Lori Johnson, David Welinski, Victoria (Terrence) Czech, Amy (Randy) Luggar, Jodell (Matt) Prince; grandchildren, Jill, Angie, Michael, Amanda, Bridget, Cody, E.J., Jared, Jeff, Jeremy, Kianna, Josh; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Jayce, Landon, Teegan, Jaelyn; sister, Ardis Waldron; 6 step-siblings and other relatives and friends.
Memorial Mass 11 AM Tuesday, July 9, 2013, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale Street NW, Oak Grove, Minnesota. Visitation one hour prior to Mass.
Arrangements with Gearhart Funeral Home (763) 755-6300.