Karen Flynn Beaman

Karen Kay Flynn Beaman, 80, of North Fond du Lac, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital. Karen was born at home in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, on April 15, 1945, to John and Bernice (Krueger) Flynn. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kaukauna. Karen graduated from Kaukauna High School and later from Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac. On December 30, 1967, she married Charles F. Beaman Jr. of Weyauwega. She worked at Moraine Park Technical College for 25 years, retiring in 2004. In 2000, she began teaching part-time Computer Literacy classes and, after retirement, continued sharing her passion for teaching at the Fond du Lac Senior Center—a job she truly loved. Karen was a charter member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church and served in various roles there over the years. She loved water—boating, swimming, and floating—along with teaching, traveling, playing games, listening to music, growing things, all things Irish, spending summers at their cottage on Legend Lake and winters in South Padre Island, Texas. Above all, she loved her Lord and Savior, her beloved children and grandchildren, and her many dear friends. Karen didn’t just say she loved people—she showed up. Whether it was a concert, a play, a game, or a graduation, if her kids or grandkids had an event, she was there—smiling in the audience. Karen was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jerry Flynn; her sister, Shirley Wright; and her niece, Laurie Raupp. She is survived by her husband, Charlie; her children, Becky Stilen (Jody), Charles Beaman III (Amy), and Rachel Hughes (Jon); and her grandchildren, Megan and Quinn Kinser, Eli and Ezra Beaman, and Haddie, Lucy, and Violet Hughes. She is also survived by her sisters, Carole Holtmeier and Julie (Lee) Pennings; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, Karen would love for you to plant a perennial or a tree—either for yourself or as a gift—and remember her when it blossoms and grows. It was also Karen’s wish to fund a scholarship at Moraine Park Technical College for North Fond du Lac “B” and “C” students. Memorials can be sent to: MPTC Foundation, 235 National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:00 – 12:00 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 1081 Prospect Ave., North Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Divine Savior Lutheran Church, with Rev. Alan Bramstadt officiating.

Karen Flynn Beaman

April 15, 1945 - April 30, 2025