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Paul Behlke
1883 - 1946
1946
Paul Behlke, former Watertown druggist, died at his home,
921 Main Street,
Mr. Behlke was born in Watertown on
He
served his apprenticeship in the
Gamm drugstore here and after working in several other cities returned to Watertown
and purchased the Gamm building where he operated a widely known drug business
for many years.
After
disposing of his business, he did relief work for druggists in various cities
of the state. He always made Watertown
his home and was widely known in this community.
Surviving
are a sister, Miss Minnie Behlke, with whom he made his home, and two brothers, Edward W. Behlke, St. Paul, Minn. and Gustav Behlke,
this city, who is a half-brother. There
are several nieces and nephews. A
brother, Frank,
preceded him in death.
Mr. Behlke was a member of Wesley Methodist Church, Watertown
Lodge No. 666, BPO Elks, Lincoln Lodge No. 20, Knights of Pythias and the
Masonic fraternity.
The Nowack Funeral Home served the family.
Buried
in Oak Hill Cemetery
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