Obituaries : Peter R. Beau

Peter R. Beau, 71, of South Wayne, WI and formerly of Dubuque, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque. Sharing of memories will take place from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. Peter was born May 8, 1947 in Dubuque, the son of Roy and Rosemary (Strief) Beau. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, where at 6’6 he was a valuable member of the basketball team. He continued his education at the University of Dubuque, earning his B.S. He married Tara Martin on August 14, 1970 in Key West, IA. Peter was employed at Dubuque Golf & Country Club, and as a beloved teacher for the Department of Defense Dependent School (DoDDS) in Germany, retiring after 20 years. He was a member of the Conservation Club of Gratiot, WI. Peter loved to garden, planting all kinds of vegetables and fruit trees. He loved to collect and shell walnuts from his many walnut trees. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and loved playing with his grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband to his wife, Tara, who learned to never say she liked something unless she meant it, because Peter would make sure to go back and buy it for her. Peter is survived by his wife, Tara of South Wayne, WI; two daughters, Melissa Beau-Powell of Rockford, IL, and Tava (Jerry) Frazier of Memphis, TN; four grandchildren, Alec, Peyton, and Carson Powell, and Maya Frazier; his siblings RoseAnn Lightle of Kansas City, MO, Sharon (Ronnie) Juergens of Maquoketa, Roger (Barb) Beau of Vinton, IA, and Jerry (Nan) Beau of Maquoketa; his siblings in law, John (Joanne Georgulis) Martin of Dubuque, Tom (Rhonda Hudgins) Martin of Dubuque, George (Charlotte) Martin of East Dubuque, IL, and Mary (Mitch Eyres) Martin of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin granddaughters, Karlee and Kayla Powell; a grandson Jacob Beau; and a brother in law Rex Lightle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the ALS Association. The family would like to thank Hospice of Monroe, WI.