FORT BRIDGER — Karl Behunin, 85, passed away at home on his ranch surrounded by family in Fort Bridger on July 25, 2022.
Karl was born on Dec. 31, 1936, in Rock Springs, Wyo.; to Orson and Christena (Slagowski) Behunin. Karl was the fourth of six children – Don Behunin, Bonnie Jorgensen, Shirley McAlister, Myrna Lupher and Geri Lofton – where they were raised in Burntfork, Wyo.
He attended Burntfork and McKinnon country schools and graduated from Manila High School. As a teenager, Karl worked on the Hickey Ranch and rodeoed, as a young man.
On Feb. 1, 1958, Karl married Deanna Coonradt on the C.B. Hamilton Ranch, in Fort Bridger Wyo. They had five children – Kevin, Jill, Frostie, Rhonda and Jody, whom they raised on their cattle ranch.
Karl worked for Union Telephone, going across the western states setting up telephone poles and lines for the company. He later worked at FMC Trona mine, where he retired after 30 years making many good friends while there.
Karl was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Don; sisters: Shirley, Bonnie and Geri; and daughter, Jody. He is survived by his wife, Deanna; son, Kevin (Karla) Behunin; daughters: Jill (Mark) Brown, Frostie Egley and Rhonda (April) Behunin; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Karl Behunin will be Saturday, July 30, at the Mountain View High School Auditorium. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. with the services at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held at Crandall Funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flower please donate to:
Taponi Animal Therapy
PO Box 324
Mountain View, WY 82939
Condolences may be made at www.crandallfh.com.
