Beverly Pruessing, 68, of Delavan, died unexpectedly on June 15, 2019.
She was born on Oct. 22, 1950, in Canandaigua, N. Y., the first child of Wally and Marlene Pruessing. She graduated from Big Foot High School with the Class of 1968 and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UW-Eau Claire.
Following 10 years as an elementary teacher, she found her true joy and passion teaching junior high students. For the next 27 years, she taught seventh grade English at D.C. Everest schools in Schofield. Upon her retirement in 2011, she moved to Delavan. She was an active member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church of Walworth and the Walworth Food Pantry. In addition, the Delavan Service League, and the Walworth County Arts Council.
She is survived by two brothers, Dave Pruessing of Delavan, and Gary (Lisa) Pruessing of Edwards, Colo.; two nephews, Lucas (Cori) Pruessing of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Scott (Maria) Pruessing of Seattle, Washington; and a niece, Rachel Pruessing of Seattle.
In accordance with Bev’s wishes, services will be private.
Cards and memorials can be sent to Bev Pruessing in c/o Dave Pruessing, 2142 Newbury Ln., Delavan, WI 53115. Memorials can be made out to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church of Walworth.
RIP dear friend and cousin. You will be sorely missed.
I was very sorry to hear about Bev passing. She was a good high school friend and I have many found memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.