Vivian Bertha Behm

Vivian Bertha Behm passed away shortly after her 93 birthday which was on December 15, 2025. She passed from this earthly life to eternal life on January 25th, 2025.

She was born on December 15, 1931, the daughter of the late Hubert and Selma (Meyer) Schultz in Lomira, WI. The family moved to Neenah in 1943 where she was raised on a dairy farm. Vivian graduated from Neenah High School in 1950 and from UWSP Steven's Point in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and General Science. That fall she began her teaching career at Kimberly High School. In 1957 she was united in marriage with Denver Behm. The year before they were wed, they designed and built the home in which they would live in the Town Of Clayton for over 65 years. The Lord blessed them with 66 years of marriage and together they raised 3 children. Subsequently she returned to teaching at Neenah and Xaiver High Schools. Vivian had a special talent for craft work, especially working with all kinds of natural materials from pinecones to wheat weaving. This hobby led to her employment at the Neenah Technical Institute teaching craft classes for many years before becoming self-employed. She sold her home-made crafts on consignment and at craft sales all over the state. She also enjoyed the outdoors tending to the flower and vegetable gardens, canning and freezing all she grew. Vivian was a member of the Town of Clayton's Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir, belonged to the Ladies Circle, and attended Bible Class.

Vivian is survived by her children; Jeffrey (Becki), of Neenah; Janelle (Jeff) Baldwin, of Fond Du Lac; Jay (Jamie) of Nekoosa Wisconsin; grandchildren, Star (Marcos) De los Santos, Madison and George Behm (Jennifer), of Neenah; Abigail Baldwin of South Dakota; Dusty Lucht of Wisconsin; Ella, Alex, Emma and Sarah Oestrieker (Wisconsin) and Gia Baldwin (fur grandchild); great grandchildren: Roman and Sophia Behm (George and Jennifer, Neenah); Selena and Jackson Lucht (Dusty Lucht) and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents Selma and Hubert Schultz; her husband Denver Robert Behm; sisters: Bernice (Jack) Prain, of Plover; Lenora Hilke (Larry Hilke, and formerly wed to Bud Kloehn); Lynette (Robert) Altenberg; Karen Behm daughter in law (Jay Behm’s 1st wife) and many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

The family is honoring Vivian's choice of cremation. A Celebration of Life service will be held on February 8th at 11am, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (10611 State Highway 13 South Wisconsin Rapids) Pastor Paul Tullberg officiating. There will be NO visitation prior to the service, please visit at the lunch which will be immediately after the service and after the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Immanuel Luteran Church in Neenah, Wisconsin and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, the VFW in Wisconsin Rapids, Larsen/Winchester Lions Club in Larsen Wisconsin, and Arborview Court Activities in Wisconsin Rapids. 

Thank you Heartland Hospice Team (Jamie, Audra, and others) and Arborview Court staff where she lived (Katelyn, Ashley, Mandy, Amanda, Renee, Karina, Carlos, Karina, Will, Stephanie, Macie, Taniesha, Jenna, Leah, Jessica, Madison, Zoie, Bill, Holly, Jessica S., Robin, Tasha, Lisa, Morgan, Autumn, Sophie, Alaina, Alyssa, Vina, Angie, Tiffany and Special and the kitchen staff, as well as anyone else who cared for Vivian.) for all the love and care given to Vivian by all the caregivers. Thank you to Sandy, her Heartland volunteer who spent so much time with mom from bereavement after Denver passes to the present day. Thank you, Chaplain Phil (Heartland Hospice) and Pastor Paul Tullberg, Good Shepheard Lutheran Church and Pastor Jeremy Koehler Immanuel Lutheran Church for spending time with both parents also and reminding them heaven in their home. 

You can contact Janelle Baldwin, Vivian’s daughter via text (preferred) or call 920-933-0856. Address: 1366 Candlelight Lane, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.