Heath Wade Behnke, age 44, passed away at his home February 12, 2016. Heath was born to Royce and Vickie (Arduser) Behnke on May 12, 1971 in Mankato MN.
Heath attended West High School and then graduated from Lincoln Alternative High School. He worked in construction and roofing for over 20 plus years. He had recently received his LLC for contracting.
Heath met and fell in love with his fiancée Sherry Roberts 15 years ago and helped raise her 2 children and 4 grandchildren. He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed tinkering in his shed, building things in his shop, and snowmobiling.
Heath is survived by the love of his life Sherry Roberts of Mankato; her daughter Mandy (Justin) Borden; four grandchildren Haley Roberts, Zoey, Jack, and Jill Borden of Lake Crystal; her son Allen Miller of Mankato; grandmother, Mary Arduser of Madelia; father, Royce (Donna) Behnke of Mankato; brother, Bret Behnke of Good Thunder; sister, Heather Behnke and fiancée Dan Lenertz of Janesville; two stepbrothers, David (Sara) Goettl, Jared (Becky) Juliar both of Mankato. Aunt, Sharon (Dave) Pinska of San Tan Valley Arizona; two uncles, Dennis (Lynda) Arduser of Madelia, Bruce (Jane) Arduser of Egg Harbor Wisconsin, Sherry’s sisters; Joyce (Mark) Chester, Jayne (Dave) Volk both of Mankato; Sherry’s brothers; Jeff Roberts, Luther Roberts, Clark (Bridgette) Roberts, Duwayne (Mel) Roberts all of Mankato; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Heath is preceded in death by his grandfather Kenneth Arduser, grandparents Wayne and Margaret (Fischer) Behnke, his beloved mother Vickie, and Sherry’s father John Roberts.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 on Friday February 19th, 2016 at Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor Bob Stover officiating. Visitation: Thursday February 18th, 2016 at Messiah Lutheran Church from 5:00-7:00.