Joseph Geaghan Sr.
July 22, 1940 - December 20, 2016
Joseph Geaghan, Sr.,76, of Fremont;
died Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, 2016 at Nebraska Medicine, Omaha.
He was born to Joseph and Mary (Belak) Geaghan on July 22, 1940 in Gregory, South Dakota. He grew up in Gregory and graduated from high school there. He served in the United States Army from February of 1965 to February 1967, with duty in Vietnam. On July 16, 1966, he was married in Gregory to Judith Ann Schwaller.
They lived briefly in Warren, Michigan while Joe completed his service.
After he completed his military service, they moved to Fremont and he went to work for Valmont, retiring in 2009 after 39 ½ years.
Joe was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Joe is survived by the love of his life, Judy; his pride and joy his children Jackie & Dale, Jim & Paul, Joey & Monika, and Jerry; the sparkle in his eye granddaughters McKenzi & Samantha; and faithful sidekick Benny. Survivors also include brothers and sisters, Leo & Kathy, Mary, Liz, Helen, Kathy, Agnes, Theresa, Patty, Mike & Frank, sister-in-law Danna.
Those preceding are his parents Joseph and Mary, brothers Larry, Jim, and Don.
Visitation will begin at 9 AM Tuesday (Dec. 27th) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, followed by the funeral service at 1:30 PM. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the service at 1:30. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
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