Behnke, Dale R. age 46, of St. Francis. Active in the Sons of the American Legion. Preceded in death by father, Richard. Survived by daughter, Haylee; stepdaughters, Dawn and Amy DeMent; grandson, Gavin; mother, Darlene (Robert) Nelson; siblings, Dennis (Sharon), Debra Quigley, Dianna Weidenaar, David (Sheila) and Denise (Todd) Behnke; loving partner, Rae Brotzel; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM, with reviewal 1 hour prior at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 PM. Private interment Lakeview Cemetery. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com