Karen Beam Obituary
Karen C. Beam, 76, of Green Bay, passed away on October 29, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on January 9, 1949 to Robert and LaVerne (Laes) Rowell in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1967.
Karen was the life of the party and enjoyed having parties when she lived on the Bay, especially with her Aunts. She met a lot of people in her life from her time working at various bars in the local areas. She also worked as a house cleaner at various houses, hospitals and establishments. She loved her pets, spending time with her family and friends and cherished her times fishing, boating and just being with Peter before his passing.
Karen is survived by her siblings: Judy (Bill) Baumgart, Robert Rowell and Suzy Rowell; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and a lot of cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Jeanie Zepnick, and love of her life, Peter Hall.
To honor Karen's party ways, a Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on Friday, November 14th from 11AM until 2PM at Burkel's Sports Bar & Grill, 1007 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay, WI.
"Party like a rockstar!"
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