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
Condolences(4)
Bob M Marsh
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 28, 2016 So sorry,Judy for your loss,Met Joe at the bowling alley years ago and bowled on the same league,I enjoyed talking to him,God Bless,Bob MarshCharisa Voss
Fremont, NE Tuesday, December 27, 2016 So terribly sorry for your loss! Nothing can ease the difficulty of what is happening in your life, but everyday-you are wished a little peace of mind. All our love and sympathy,Tim & Charis Voss
Anonymous
, TX Wednesday, December 21, 2016 "Do not stand at my grave and weep,I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave bereft
I am not there. I have not left."
Don Baxter
Omaha, NE Wednesday, December 21, 2016 I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Geaghan. I have been able to share many of a wonderful weekend at the lake through Jim's postings on facebook. God bless.