BUSHTON — Trevin John Behnke, 21, passed away March 25, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. He was a sweet, caring little boy, born on Sept. 23, 2003, at the Rice County District Hospital, Lyons, Kan., to Christopher Behnke and Christle Estabrook. At the age of 1 1/2, he and his brother, Colin, began living with their grandparents, Robert and Carolyn Behnke. 

Trevin was a very caring boy from early on. He was always looking out for his brother, Colin. He loved living on the farm in the open country. He joined Quivira Wildcats 4-H Club. In Jr. High School, he began playing the baritone in band. He went to summer camp at Fort Hays State University for two years. Following tryouts, the second year he received 3rd chair in the camp band. At 15 years old, he made the choice to become an organ donor. He enjoyed working with his dad and brother, Brennan, and spending time with his brothers. 

Trevin is survived by his parents, Christopher Behnke of Kanopolis, Kan., and Christle Estabrook of McPherson, Kan.; three brothers, Colin Behnke of Great Bend, Kan., Brennan Behnke of Great Bend, Kan., and James Behnke of Kanopolis, Kan.; two sisters, Ava Winters of Winfield, Kan., and Summer Estabrook of McPherson, Kan.; grandparents, Robert and Carolyn Behnke of Bushton, Kan., Johnny Estabrook of Hutchinson, Kan., and Sandra Estabrook of Raymond, Kan.; great-grandmother, Joyce Estabrook of Buhler, Kan.; two nieces; and a nephew.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church, Bushton, with Pastor Diana Webster and Pastor Steve Gray officiating. A private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to Midwest Transplant or the First United Methodist Church, Bushton (for the basement floor project) in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Birzer Funeral Home

214 West Ave. South

Lyons, KS  67554

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 1, 2025