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Georgia Von Behren Obituary
August 16, 1942 - December 2, 2024
Bradenton, Florida - Georgia Von Behren of Bradenton, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2024, after reaching the age of 82.
Georgia was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 16, 1942, to George and Lucille (Noblot) Traxel. She attended St. Andrew's Catholic School and Hancock High School in St. Louis, and earned a BA in History from Carthage College in Kenosha Wisconsin and an MA in Education from the University of Illinois. Georgia worked full time as a vocational evaluator at the Lake County Area Vocational Center in Grayslake, Illinois.
In 1958, Georgia married Erwin (Sonny) Von Behren. Together, they shared a life full of adventure and travel, courtesy of the U.S. Navy and later the Merchant Marines. They crisscrossed the country and Pacific many times, even landing in Hawaii for three different duty assignments. Georgia traveled extensively with stops in Asia, Europe, the Caribbean and South America.
Her home base was Bradenton, Florida where Georgia found great satisfaction in caring for her banana trees. Above all, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, and together, she and Erwin created countless treasured memories with their three children and eight grandchildren, who were the light of her life.
Georgia is survived by her children, Rachel (Matthew) Brody, Renee (Brian Hufker) Von Behren, and Michael (Michele) Von Behren, along with her grandchildren, Robin, Ryan, and Sarah Brody, Kurt (Kayla) and Michael Hufker, Cassandra (Andrew Dison), William (Erik Normandin), and Amalie Von Behren. She will be deeply missed and remembered for her passion for life, bedazzled wardrobe, and feisty spirit.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Georgia's name to the Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, where she was a founding member.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Lakewood Ranch, Florida followed by a memorial service Friday, January 24th at 10:30 am at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.
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