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| NORMAN B. BEHRENTS
Norman B. Behrents, age 90, of Menomonie, WI passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006 at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1915 in Lyndal, Norway to Govert and Amelia (Opsal) Behrents and came to the U.S. in October 1915. His family settled in Woodford, WI, then Milan, MN and finally in Dunn County where he grew up near Menomonie. Norman married Lorraine Hovind Aug. 4, 1939 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie, and together they farmed north of Menomonie until 1975. An avid fisherman and hunter, Norman was a long time member of the Dunn County Fish and Game and was Sec./Treasurer of the Tri-county Conservation Club when it was first organized. He was a member of the Cedar Falls school board and served on the County Committee, the ASC, and the building committee for the new consolidated school district at Cedar Falls. He was also a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Menomonie. After retiring from farming, Norman traveled with Lorraine in their motorhome through the U.S., wintering in Florida and Arizona. He also traveled to Norway and toured throughout Europe. Norman is survived by: His wife, Lorraine of Menomonie Two daughters, Nancy (Harold) Kelsey of Eau Claire Sally Close of Duluth, MN Grandchildren, Carol (Mike) Kersey of Huxley, IA Paul (Adrienne) Kelsey of Prior Lake, MN Great-grandchildren, Alexa and Sophia Kersey Two sisters, Helen (Ted) Olechno of Menomonie Alice (Arnie) Hovind of Menomonie He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amelia and Govert; a brother, Einer; and four sisters, Borgild Espland, Olga Thorud, Jennie Kistner and Gerda Hall. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 20, 2006 at the United Methodist Church in Menomonie, with Rev. Marilynn Rushton officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Falls Cemetery in the Town of Red Cedar, Dunn Co., WI. Family and friends are welcome at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church in Menomonie or the church of donor’s choice. To express condolence online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net | ||