Nancy Jean Germaine

Nancy Jean Germaine, nee Starr, 65, devoted wife and mother, entered into Eternal Life August 5, 2012 after a short illness. Nancy taught German and Latin at Lake Catholic High School in Mentor for 26 years and was recently retired. She had also taught at Jackson-Milton Schools in North Jackson and Morgan Park Academy in Chicago and Ohio Wesleyan. Born in Beaver Falls, Pa., December 22, 1946, she graduated from Westminster College (Pa) and was a Ford Fellow in medieval studies at the University of Chicago. She married Rev. John M. Germaine in 1969. They have one son, John Jr. of Berea. She is survived by Rev. Germaine, John and Jenn Germaine, and sister-in-law Carole Starr, and best friend Sunny. Her parents, Paul and Jean Starr, brother Lee Starr, Uncle Wilbur Starr, and Aunt Dorothy Starr are deceased. She served in many churches and community organizations in different capacities. A dedicated teacher, she worked to help every student succeed. An accomplished musician, she was an advocate for the homeless, recycling and wildlife conservation. She was a kind and humble person with great compassion for others. She was well loved by many who will miss her gentle, caring spirit, but know that she loved the Lord. She was a friend to many, and had many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Painesville United Methodist Church, 71 Park Place in Painesville, the Rev. Jerry Kalb officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to the Germaine Mission Fund at Chapel United Methodist Church in Madison, or Lake Catholic High School in Mentor. The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family with arrangements