Service Details
Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home that afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Mary M. Behringer, 73, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was born in Shell Lake, WI on August 30, 1948, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (nee: Duda) Prochaska.
On August 12, 1967, she was united in marriage to Gunther Behringer. She was a longtime employee of the Racine Unified School District, retiring in 2014. Mary was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting, doing needlework, and playing Bingo.
Surviving are her devoted husband, Gunther; their two sons, Joseph (Jennifer) Behringer, of Sturtevant; Edward Behringer, of Racine; five grandchildren, Brandon, Brianna, Benjamin Behringer, Desiree (Caleb) Langdon, and Alexis Behringer; a great granddaughter, arriving in August; brother, Edward (Shelly) Prochaska, of Conrath, WI; three sisters, Diane (Joe) Cacciotti, Barb (Bob) Petri, all of Racine, Margaret (Al) Schwab, of Burlington; sister-in-law, Diane Prochaska, of Conrath, WI, brothers-in-law. Anton Behringer, and sister-in-law, Rita (William) Hassmann, all in Germany. Also surviving are her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, James, and William Prochaska, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Josef and Theresa Behringer, brother-in-law Werner Behringer, and sister-in-law, Stephanie Behringer.
Francy Pavlas Bose, a first cousin says
It has been many years since we have seen each other, but we have spoken on the phone before her mother died and then once or twice since. They were wonderful, long conversations.
My thoughts and prayer go out to her family during this very sad time.
For your information I am the daughter Adella Pavlas Hawthorne who was Mary’s father’s oldest sister.
Brian Goepfert says
Gunther, Joe, Eddie;
I’m very sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Mary. Please take care of you and your families.
Dan Thielen says
I had the honor of working with Mary for several years. Her Kleenex koozies and baked goods were legendary. She cared very much for her students. RIP Mary.
Jacqueline Larsen says
Mary was a great friend to my sister Angie when she was in Ridgewood. She will be missed by many.
So very sorry for your loss!
Amy & Jackie Kierstyn says
I grew up living across the street from the Behringer’s..Mary was such a sweet lady & a very good friend of my Mother’s. I am so very sorry for your loss..rest in heaven Mary
Sandra Lepisto says
So sorry for your loss, we’re sending prayers and hugs to all. Keep the best memories in mind. Eugene and Sandra Lepisto