NORMAN F. BEHLING

FORT PIERCE - February 3, 1933- February

11, 2022

Norman Behling, 89 of Fort Pierce Florida,

died Friday 2/11/2022, at home with his family

attending.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, he always had fond

memories of his hometown. One of 6 children,

he graduated from Lindblom High School and

attended Carthage College, in Carthage Illinois,

where he received his Bachelor Degree. At North￾ern Illinois University, he received his Master

of Science in Education Degree to advance in

the school curriculum. He worked in the Gavin

School District, in Northern Illinois, as a teacher

and administrator.

In the late 1960’s, a job opportunity presented

itself in Fort Pierce, Florida. He worked in the St.

Lucie County School District as an administrator

at several schools in the county and served as

the St. Lucie County Superintendent of Schools

1980-1984. He was the first principal of Westwood

High School and was proud of his “Win With

Dignity” platform. After retirement, he traveled

extensively within the United States and Canada,

visiting family and friends along the way. He filled

his later years with trike-cycle riding, crossword

puzzles and computer solitaire, along with yearly

visits back to his Chicago roots and family.

Survivors include, brother, George Behling

(Marilyn) of Burbank Il, daughter, Laura Fallin

(Greg) of Vero Beach FL, and several nieces and

nephews of 2 generations. His “smile” will be

missed by all. His loving wife Vi, preceded him

in death in 1989.

No services are planned. The family wishes to

thank Treasure Coast Hospice for their short, but

gratefully appreciated service. In lieu of flowers,

memorials can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice

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