Keri L. (Behnke) Evert
February 09, 1963 - June 06, 2014
Obituary
(Behnke) Evert, Keri L.
BROOKLYN-Keri L. (Behnke) Evert, age 51, of Brooklyn, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born on Feb. 9, 1963, in Madison, the daughter of Wallace and Donna (Bjerk) Behnke. Keri grew up on the family farm and attended school in Oregon and UW-River Falls. She was a dedicated employee for the Oregon School District for many years and a member of Brooklyn Lutheran Church. Keri enjoyed quilting, animals, attending her children’s activities, sports, especially playing volleyball, the Brewers and cooking. She was nurturing and caring and whether on the farm, at work, with her children or the community she was always busy. Keri’s greatest joy was to be with her children and her family. She is survived by her children, Sterling and Tori; parents, Wallace and Donna; siblings, Roger (Lisa), Brian (Tami), Robert (Denise) and Brenda (Alan) Murphy; nieces and nephews, Morgan, Taylor, Rebecca and Carter; and numerous relatives and friends. Keri was preceded in death by her grandparents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, with the Rev. Rebecca Ninke presiding. A luncheon will follow the service at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, and at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brooklyn Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Elementary School or Southern Care Hospice. Keri’s family would like to thank everyone at the school district for all the love, care and support that you showed our mom, daughter and sister. We will always remember your kindness. We would also like to thank the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital and Southern Care Hospice for your care and compassion. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608)835-3515
Events
Visitation
Tue Jun 10, 2014 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Visitation
Wed Jun 11, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Wed Jun 11, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Michele Harn
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Oh the many things you taught me! How to properly clean a bed pack at fair, make freezer jam, use raked up hay/straw for heifer shelters, what hard work looks like, how to smile when you want to scream/cry, the value of just stopping by a friend's house to visit awhile, scotch -a-roos!!, strength in life's storms, thoughtfulness when you sent cute pictures of our Brow Swiss heifers looking at you picking our raspberries with your mom, dairy judging and finding all the farms we went to with the kids, courage to reach out when you need help, and deep love of children. Yes Keri you taught me and I'm sure others many things.
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Marlin Wild
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I didn't know Keri very well, but what I did know about her was that she was a very sweet person. I was truly saddened to read of her passing. May God give strength to all of her grieving friends and family. She left this world way too soon.
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Diane Jeschke England
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Diane Jeschke England
To Keris family I am so sorry for your loss I am deeply saddened with her passing Keri was a wonderful person. we've known each other since childhood. I always enjoyed running into Keri when we were both out and about, we would always enjoy catching up with each others lives. I will deeply miss her. My prayers and thoughts are with you. A wonderful women taken from us way to soon.
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Karen Kreul
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You have our deep sympathy Wallace and Donna on the death of your daughter, Keri. We are so sorry she lost her battle with cancer. We know the experience of having a child die, and can tell you that your faith in God will help you get through it all. Time is on your side with having your good memories of her help fill the void. Stay strong. Karen & Royce Kreul
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Jackie and Rick Symdon
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Keri babysat for our children in Brooklyn. She was great and had such a kind heart toward our children. She was very devoted to kids and her love for the farm. I know she will be missed.
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Anita Koehler
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Keri spent many dedicated years serving the children at Brooklyn Elementary School. She has touched many lives and will live on in the memory of all who had the pleasure of knowing her.