Brian J. Beek

Brian J. Beek, age 67, of Brandon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at his home.

Brian was born on August 18, 1958 in Waupun, WI, son of Bernie and Angiline (Homan) Beek. He graduated from Waupun High School, and on August 25, 1984 he married Debra Strege. Brian worked on the production line building Scag lawn mowers at Metalcraft of Mayville for many years. In his free time he had a passion for automotive bodywork. He also loved hunting, both bowhunting and gun hunting, and enjoyed collecting guns as well. More than anything he cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and always had a 4 legged companion at his side.

Brian is survived by his loving wife of nearly 42 years, Debra Beek, a daughter, Angela (Jonny) Kearns; son Nick (Angelina) Beek; three grandchildren with one on the way, Emma Kearns, and Lilly and Dawson Beek; three brothers, Cliff, Ricky, and Curt (Pam) Beek; two sisters, Patrica Medema and Cindy (Brian) Schmidt; sister-in-law, Jan Beek; and brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Jan Siebers. He is further survived by many cousins; nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernie and Angie Beek; in-laws, Darold and Helen Strege; and a brother, Gary Beek.

Visitation for Brian will be held from 9:00 until 11:00 am on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, 515 Mayparty Dr., Ripon, WI 54971.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home in Ripon, with Pastor Karin Derenne officiating. A memorial is being established in his name.