Geraldine L. (Clark) Behm, age 86, passed from this life on October 22, 2012. She was born August 4, 1926, into the family of Josiah and Sally Edna Clark, her parents, brother, Gordon and twin brother, Josiah Jr., of Oshkosh. She married Carl F. Behm in 1949 and had one daughter, Bonnie Behm Woerpel. Geraldine was an x-ray tech at Mercy Medical and later at Winnebago Mental Health Institute until her retirement in 1980. Geraldine resided in Oshkosh, Reighmoor, Perkinstown, Satsuma, Florida and lastly at Sterling House Assisted Living in Oshkosh. She enjoyed crafting, telling stories and crossword puzzles. She was proud of her Irish heritage and her grandchildren; Dani (Dylan) Stolley, James (Amanda) Woerpel; daughter and son in law, Dennis Woerpel. Preceding her in death were her parents, brothers and their spouses, cousins, in-laws, brothers in law, sisters in law and many friends. She is survived by her daughter, grandchildren and their spouses, sisters in law, Edna Mueller, Mildred Behm and Dottie Behm; one brother in law, Henry Behm, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, care takers, and her friends in Satsuma.
A service in Geraldine's memory will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Bartholomew officiating.
Special thanks to Sterling House Assisted Living Staff and Residents, Aurora VNA Hospice and Aurora Hospital staff for their loving care of Geraldine.