Rudolph Behnke of Waco passed away Friday, July 24, 2009. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Carl Freeto officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Mr. Behnke Rudy was born in 1920 in McLennan County to Rudolph and Johanna Behnke. He attended Crawford Schools and Texas A&M University. During WWII he served with the 14th Air Force; worked for the Postal Service for many years and retired in 1981. Rudy was a longtime member of the Galilean Class of Central United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elaine, whom he married in 1946; two sisters and one brother. He is survived by his daughter, Sue Behnke; nieces and nephews, Catherine and Fred Lambert, John Hrncir, Celeste and Ronald Moore; and many close friends. The family would like to especially thank the Galilean Class for their love and support. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.
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