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Patricia A. Beaulieu, 74, of Platteville, Wis., died on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
She was born in Algona, the daughter of Willard and Merna (Jennings) Gregson. Pat was a graduate of Algona High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake and a master’s degree in school administration from the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls.
On Jan. 26, 1970, Pat was united in marriage to Arthur Beaulieu in Algona. Her career took her from teaching to principal, with her last position as principal in the Cuba City School District. Pat enjoyed attending swim class at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and going to McDonald’s with the girls.
Pat is survived by her daughter Anne Beaulieu and her children: Logan, Lola and Lex; son Scott (Sarah) Beaulieu and their children: Carter, Jackson and Sophie; sister Marilyn Loebach; and brother Marv (Shirley) Simpson.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville, Wis. There will be a time of sharing at 2 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.
