Karl W Behnke

BEHNKE, Karl W., age 92, of Centerville, passed away Friday, March 05, 2010. He served as a radio operator on a B29 during WWII. Karl retired in 1980 from NCR where he worked as a chemist on the encapsulation process. He was a professional photographer working on weddings and sporting events around the area as well as the staff photographer for the Beavercreek newspaper. Karl had a passion for woodworking and made many furniture pieces for his home. Karl was a member of Centerville United Methodist Church where he was head usher for many years and a member of the Men's Club. He also belonged to Alpha Lodge No. 0729 F&AM, Reese Council No. 9, Victory Chapter No.210 and Dayton Commandery No. 068 of The Royal Arch Masons of Ohio. Karl is preceded in death by his first wife Eleanor; son Larry Snider; and siblings Bill, Bob, Dorothy and Hanna. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Velma; son Denny (Mary Jane) Behnke of Kettering; Daughter-in-law Peggy Snider of Dayton; grandchildren Robbin, Scott, Bobby, Gary, Sharon and Steve; 10 great-grandchildren; and 3 great, great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, March 8, 2010 from 5:00-8:00PM at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville OH 45459 with Masonic services at 7:30PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 9th at 10:00AM at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made to Diabetes Association of the Dayton Area, 2555 South Dixie Drive Suite 112, Kettering OH 45409 or Centerville United Methodist Church 63 E. Franklin St, Centerville OH 45305. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Centerville Routsong Funeral Home
81 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH
US 45459