Beverly M. Austin

Beverly May (Forsberg) Austin, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family August 6th, 2026, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI. Bev married the love of her life Arthur S. Austin on April 9th, 1966, in Antigo, WI. They enjoyed 49 years of marriage before his passing on November 11th, 2015. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Kim Birschbach and her husband Dean of Oshkosh, WI; her son, Mike Austin and his wife Carrie of Adel, IA. Bev will be missed by her grandchildren known to them as "Wigglebutt" as she would shake her butt on her porch step when they would leave her home after a visit. Those include Whitney (Jim) Twet, Lindsay (Max) Blitzke, Kelsey (Brandon) Kniprath; Alexis, Victoria, and Ella Austin and Brynna Yocom. She also loved being a "GiGi" to her great grandchildren; Peyton and Charlie Twet, Bryson and Addison Blitzke, and Emmersyn Kniprath. Bev was born March 30th, 1944, in Shawano, WI and grew up in Antigo, WI. They began their married life together in Fond du Lac in 1966 with Art taking a job with Kiekhaefer, which later became Mercury Marine. A few years later they settled in Woodhull, Wisconsin where they raised their family. They were very close to many of the drivers and families throughout the years. She is survived by her sisters: Sandy (Larry) Miller of Menasha and Charlotte (Andy) Fraley of North Fond du Lac. Sisters-in-law: Nancy Forsberg and Janet Herter, nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; Margaret Forsberg, Elmer Forsberg; her mother and father-in-law Sewall and Vera Austin, brother Roger Forsberg, sister-in-law Dorothy Genske and brother-in-law Paul Herter. Mom had a love for boating, camping, bumming around to find the latest sale on raspberries, and always having time for her family. She made the very best cookies and had a knack for mowing her lawn as if it were astro turf. She was always up for an adventure. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Ridge Road Global Methodist Church, or SSM Cancer Center and SSM Hospice Home of Hope. The family wants to extend our deepest appreciation to Dr. Fabricuis, Dr. Troicki, Dr. Randhawa and the many amazing nurses and staff that have been at mom’s side through a very long journey. VISITATION: Family will greet friends and relatives from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory, with Rev. Karen Michel officiating. Burial to follow at North Lamartine Cemetery.

Beverly M. Austin

March 30, 1944 - August 6, 2026