George E. Behlen, 84, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007, in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

The funeral service will be on Monday at 10:30 AM at Shell Creek Baptist Church, rural Columbus, Nebraska, with Rev. Nathan Witt officiating.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Monday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.  There will be a family prayer service on Monday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church, Gideon's International or the donor's choice.

George Edward Behlen was born December 2, 1922 in rural Platte County, Nebraska, to Gustav and Ida (Albers) 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

SERVICE FOLDER

Each morning when I wake I say
"I placed my hand in God's today;"
I know He'll walk close by my side
My every wandering step to guide.
He leads me with the tenderest care
When paths are dark and I despair-
No need for me to understand
If I but hold fast to His hand.
My hand in His! No surer way
To walk in safety through each day.
By His great bounty I am fed;
Warmed by His love and comforted.
When at day's end I seek my rest
And realize how much I'm blessed,
My thanks pour out to Him; and then
I place my hand in God's again.



In Memory Of

George E. Behlen

Born
Saturday, December 2, 1922
Rural Platte County, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Fountain Hills, Arizona

Service
Monday, February 5, 2007      10:30 AM
Shell Creek Baptist Church
Rural Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Nathan Witt

Music
Bruce Stavem - Organist
Jane Stavem - Soloist
"The Old Rugged Cross"
"I Won't Have To Cross Jordan Alone"
Angie Behlen - Trumpeter
"The Holy City"
Congregational Hymns
"How Great Thou Art"
"Safe In The Arms Of Jesus"

Casket Bearers
Tim Wilke                    Mark Wilke
Arlyn Wilke               Bob Behlen
Larry Behlen       Carroll Behlen

Interment
Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery
Rural Columbus, Nebraska