He attended District #77 school. He worked at the Frye Aircraft Company in Omaha, Nebraska, during World War II until the death of his father. George and Ruth Ann Wilke were united in marriage on October 30, 1945. He engaged in farming until his retirement. George was a life long member of Shell Creek Baptist Church. He was an active member of the Gideon's International. George enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, helping his son on the farm, collecting John Deere antique tractors, fishing and woodworking.
George is survived by:
Wife - Ruth Ann Behlen of Columbus, NE
Son - Myron (Linda) Behlen of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Miriam (Rod) Flodman of Platte Center, NE
Grandchildren - Brent (Jaci) Behlen of Columbus, NE
Grant (Angie) Behlen of Ward, SD
Hope (Jared) Carlson of Eagle, NE
Hunter Flodman of Lincoln, NE
Great Grandchildren - Kim, Jocilynn, Brogan, Brooke, Dayna
Brother - Loren (Evelyn) Behlen of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Virgie Behlen of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Margaret Olson of Portland, OR
Sister-in-law - Gretchen Schroeder of Columbus, NE
Brother-in- law - Robert (Carolyn) Wilke of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Julian (Jan) Wilke of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Ted Wilke of Portland, OR
Brother-in-law - Walter (Arlene) Wilke of Columbus, NE
Many nieces and nephews
George was preceded in death by:
Parents - Gustav and Ida Behlen
Brother - Elmer Behlen
He attended District #77 school. He worked at the Frye Aircraft Company in Omaha, Nebraska, during World War II until the death of his father. George and Ruth Ann Wilke were united in marriage on October 30, 1945. He engaged in farming until his retirement. George was a life long member of Shell Creek Baptist Church. He was an active member of the Gideon's International. George enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, helping his son on the farm, collecting John Deere antique tractors, fishing and woodworking.
George is survived by:
Wife - Ruth Ann Behlen of Columbus, NE
Son - Myron (Linda) Behlen of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Miriam (Rod) Flodman of Platte Center, NE
Grandchildren - Brent (Jaci) Behlen of Columbus, NE
Grant (Angie) Behlen of Ward, SD
Hope (Jared) Carlson of Eagle, NE
Hunter Flodman of Lincoln, NE
Great Grandchildren - Kim, Jocilynn, Brogan, Brooke, Dayna
Brother - Loren (Evelyn) Behlen of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Virgie Behlen of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Margaret Olson of Portland, OR
Sister-in-law - Gretchen Schroeder of Columbus, NE
Brother-in- law - Robert (Carolyn) Wilke of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Julian (Jan) Wilke of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Ted Wilke of Portland, OR
Brother-in-law - Walter (Arlene) Wilke of Columbus, NE
Many nieces and nephews
George was preceded in death by:
Parents - Gustav and Ida Behlen
Brother - Elmer Behlen
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