Beverly M. Barribeau

Bev Barribeau, age 104 of Kaukauna, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna. Bev was born in Chaseburg, Wisconsin, on December 16, 1920, daughter of the late Monroe and Gertie (Pardis) Twite. She graduated from high school in LaCrosse. December 26, 1940, she married Fred Barribeau in LaCrosse. He preceded her in death in 2014 at the age of 97.

Bev is survived by two children: David (Carrie) Barribeau and Susan (Michelle Greenwood); seven grandchildren: David (Angela) Barribeau, Fred (Dawn) Barribeau, Charles Barribeau, Sara (Mike Long) Knight, Thomas (Marianne) Hearden, Dr. Wendy (Dr. Rick) Armenta, and Kevin (Denise) Hearden; nineteen great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother-in-law Bill (Charlotte) Barribeau, and two sisters-in-law: Judy Twite and Rose Barribeau. Bev was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Jane Dietzler, a great-granddaughter Amanda, siblings Bonnie (Stan) Sheppard, Birdell (Ken) Follman, and Arlen Twite; in-laws Donald (Otha) Barribeau, Sr. Betty Barribeau, and James Barribeau, and Fred’s parents Alfred and Beatrice (Lemay) Barribeau.

Bev Barribeau lived a life! She belonged to nearly every team and club possible in high school. She was an excellent tennis player and enjoyed playing and watching sports. Bev met Fred, her husband of 73 years, in LaCrosse. They shared a long and busy life including summers up north and winters traveling to Arizona and Florida. Bev was an excellent baker of cakes, made unforgettable caramels, and was a wonderful letter-writer (with excellent penmanship). She was an avid fan of ice cream, cribbage, bridge, golf, and her favorite singer Eydie Gormé. She was a loyal fan of Kaukauna and Wisconsin sports teams. Bev made many great friends in her life. A very special thank you and so much love to Bev’s wonderful friend Julie Carlson! Thank you to all of the wonderful caregivers and friends at St. Paul Elder Services.

A memorial service for Bev will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Schmidt Chapel at St. Paul Elder services, located at 316 E. 14th Street in Kaukauna, with Msgr. Jim Vanden Hogen officiating. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date. Visitation and refreshments will be held after the service.