Minnie J. Laue, 92, of Beaver Dam passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Minnie was born on October 28, 1933 in the township of Burnett to Julius and Jenny (Naparalla) Beske. She was married to Mervin Laue on June 21, 1952 in Fox Lake. Minnie enjoyed cookingContinue Reading
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Minnie J. Laue, 92, of Beaver Dam passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Minnie was born on October 28, 1933 in the township of Burnett to Julius and Jenny (Naparalla) Beske. She was married to Mervin Laue on June 21, 1952 in Fox Lake. Minnie enjoyed cooking at Wayland Academy, St. Stephen’s Lutheran School, and the Beaver Dam High School. After retirement, she worked as a crossing guard at the Beaver Dam Middle School for many years. Minnie was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.
Family was most important to Minnie. She and her husband Mervin were able to give their children a wonderful childhood. Minnie loved watching her grandchildren’s activities. Minnie also loved the outdoors, whether it was gardening, collecting four leaf clovers, or spending time outside with her corgis.
Minnie is survived by her children: Barbara (Richard) Schmidt of Juneau, Beverly Laue of Beaver Dam, and Jeanette Gorr of Beaver Dam; daughter-in-law Nancy Laue of Juneau; grandchildren: David (Laura) Sell, Derek (Michelle) Sell, Kimberly Sell, Jonathan (Rachel) Gorr, and Brandon (Kim) Gorr; step-grandchildren: Brian (Bobbi) Schmidt, Bruce (Angela) Schmidt, and Susan Schmidt; 10 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; her sister Edna Vredeveld; sister-in-law Gwen Laue; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Mervin in 2003; son Jerold Laue; son-in-law Brian Gorr; and siblings: David Beske, Evelyn Neuman, Adeline Gerretson, Josephine Schultz, and Eugene Beske.
A visitation will be held at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Mark Reichert will officiate. Interment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens, township of Trenton.
The Laue family would like to thank Hillside Hospice for all their care and support.
Pat Young
left a message on April 30, 2026:
My sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in
the special memories you shared. My thoughts and prayers are
with you. Love Pat Young
maureen prunuske
left a message on April 29, 2026:
I send my condolences to everyone in Minnies family. I worked with Minnie at Wayland and the High school. She also lived in the same neighborhood and I also enjoyed talking to her whenever she was outside.
Sue Lehmann
left a message on April 29, 2026:
Heartfelt condolences to all the family. I have so many wonderful memories of Minnie. Very nice video.
Anonymous
left a message on April 28, 2026:
sherry bock
left a message on April 27, 2026:
Minnie was a wonderful lady, I learned a lot from her. Enjoyed working with her as a great crossing guard. May the Lord watch over her family. I loved having Minnie as a sister in Christ at Good Shepherd Church the Lord has taken her Heaven she shared so many memories. She loved working at Bethesda fairgrounds .she would help u find a good deal. Minnie worked so hard in life. I loved her.
Brian, Bruce, Angela, & Bobbi
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Pat Young
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My sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in
the special memories you shared. My thoughts and prayers are
with you. Love Pat Young
maureen prunuske
left a message on April 29, 2026:
I send my condolences to everyone in Minnies family. I worked with Minnie at Wayland and the High school. She also lived in the same neighborhood and I also enjoyed talking to her whenever she was outside.
Sue Lehmann
left a message on April 29, 2026:
Heartfelt condolences to all the family. I have so many wonderful memories of Minnie. Very nice video.
Anonymous
left a message on April 28, 2026:
sherry bock
left a message on April 27, 2026:
Minnie was a wonderful lady, I learned a lot from her. Enjoyed working with her as a great crossing guard. May the Lord watch over her family. I loved having Minnie as a sister in Christ at Good Shepherd Church the Lord has taken her Heaven she shared so many memories. She loved working at Bethesda fairgrounds .she would help u find a good deal. Minnie worked so hard in life. I loved her.
Brian, Bruce, Angela, & Bobbi
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