It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gordon Francis Beste (Mosinee, Wisconsin), who passed away on September 3, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gordon Francis Beste to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gordon Beste and Hertha Beste (Graebert); his daughter Karen Yannucci; his sister Priscilla Dupuis; his sons-in-law, Jeffrey Bishop and John Yannucci; his brothers-in-law, Jerome Dupuis, Phillip Ziegler, Peter Ziegler and William Pavloski; and his granddaughter Rebecca Bishop Adams.
He is survived by: his wife Ann Ziegler of Wisconsin Rapids; his children, Mary Bishop of Scottsdale, AZ, Barbara Wellens (Terry) of Greenleaf, WI, Jean Deaton of Long Beach, CA, Curtis (Maria) and Jeffrey (Kellee); and his siblings-in-law, Carol Schultz, Mary Pavloski and Bill Schultz. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 15th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Paul Catholic Church (603 4th St, Mosinee, WI 54455). A Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the St. Paul Cemetery (1111 Main St, Mosinee, WI 54455).