October 9, 1963 – January 26, 2026
Joseph Beam, 62, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Joseph was born on October 9, 1963, in Kenosha, the son of the late Robert E. & Doris J. (Langdon) Beam. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha, graduating from Bradford High School. Joseph was employed at SC Johnson for many years. His hobbies included building and racing sprint cars, hunting & going up north to his cabin, preparing venison dishes, cheering for the Packers, Dolphins, & Cubs, but most of all spending time with his family & friends.
Survivors include his fiancé, “The Love Of His Life” Marni Schroeder of Caledonia; brothers, James (Cheri) Beam of Kenosha, John (Lorie) Beam of Trego, WI; sisters, Pamela (Lawrence) Nichols of Viroqua, WI, Sandra (John) Wistert of Kenosha, Robin Falbo of Kenosha; nieces & nephews, Christopher, Robert, Joseph, Anthony, Peter, Joshua, Clinton, Jason, Danielle, Christi, & Anthony; many great-nieces and nephews; Marni’s parents, Dennis & Mary Schroeder; lifelong friend Dan Pinnecker; and many other family & friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia, and his chocolate lab, Fred Bear.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Kenosha Funeral Services from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, with funeral services to follow at 3:00 PM.
In honor of Joe’s passion for Nature, please consider spending an afternoon in “ the great outdoors” with your family.
Plans are in progress for a celebration of Joe’s life sometime this summer. Details to follow.
