John W. Behrendt, 80, Wabasha

 John W. Behrendt, age 80, of Wabasha, died Monday, February 15, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Wabasha. He was born March 5, 1935 in Minneapolis and raised in Pine City, MN, the only child of John and Gertrude (Beavers) Behrendt. He was a graduate of Pine City High School. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for an apartment complex in Minneapolis. He married Cheryl Snyder in Pine City and they later divorced. In 1981 he married Melanie “Lonnie” Christensen in Minneapolis. John retired in 1996 and soon after the couple moved to Wabasha where they enjoyed the peace and quiet of country living. Lonnie died March 8, 2007.
 John was a proud 35 year member of A.A. where he was a friend and sponsor to many. He loved travelling throughout the United States and Canada. He was also a lover of all animals. He enjoyed painting, using oils, acrylics and chalk. He loved his home in the country and doing yard work and gardening.
 He is survived by two daughters, Wendy Patterson (Mark Beissel), Wabasha, MN, Vicky Behrendt –Kormos (Troy Kormos), Inver Grove Heights, MN; five grandchildren, Charles “CJ” (Lindsey) Patterson, Jamie (Brandon) Behrendt-Leyde, Lamarr Uhuru, Monyea Uhuru and Rachel Thorne; seven great-grandchildren; and former wife, Cheryl Richardson. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Lonnie Behrendt and one daughter, Cindy Behrendt.
 A time to celebrate John’s life will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha. A memorial service will then commence at 3:00pm with the Reverend James Clausen presiding. Memorials are preferred to Animals Ark, 2600 Industrial Court, Hastings, MN 55033. The Abbott Funeral Home of Wabasha is in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfh.com

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