Richard “Rich” K. Beggs, age 89 of Clintonville, WI passed away at his home on Monday morning, January 5, 2026.
Richard Keith Beggs was born August 16, 1936 at the old hospital in Clintonville as the son of the late Keith and Aileen (Noonan) Beggs. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1954 and was appointed to the United States Naval Academy that same year. He began his career with the Navy in 1959. Rich served overseas during the Vietnam War and eventually retired with the rank of Captain on June 30, 1986. He was united in marriage to Anne Gonzalez on June 13, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN and upon his discharge from the Navy they moved back to Clintonville where they started Beggs Furniture; retiring after 15 years in business. Rich was a faithful member of St. Rose Catholic Church in town and believed strongly in the Clintonville community. He served a term on the City Council and as the City’s Mayor for 10 years over two separate terms. Rich was also an active member of the Clintonville American Legion Post #63 and VFW Post #664. He was an Eagle Scout and a Boy Scout Master while his grandson was younger during the late 1990s. Rich enjoyed watching football; especially if Navy or the Packers were playing. One of his favorite pastimes was feeding and taking care of the birds, ducks, and other wildlife in his backyard.
Survivors include: His Wife: Anne Beggs.
Children: Richard Beggs, Michael (Jennifer) Beggs, Diane Dunn, and Miquela Beggs.
Grandchildren: Samantha, Jessica, and Ryker Beggs, Julie (Corey) Philabaum, Mike Beggs, Drew (Kate) Beggs, Claire (Thomas) Patterson, Charlie Beggs, John (Brittnye) Dunn, Jacob (Reenie) Dunn, and Josh Dunn.
Great-Grandchildren: Freya, Zeke, Maggie, Josie, Maeve, Brooke, J.D., Demi, and Yianni.
A Sister: Jane (Bob) Schmidt.
Sisters-in-law: Sandy Beggs & Janet Beggs.
Also nieces and nephews.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents Keith and Aileen Beggs, sisters Patricia (Ted) Grote, Barbara Beggs, and Mary Kay Beggs, and by his brother Kenneth Beggs.
Rich’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11am at the St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville with Fr. Simon Minyati officiating. Military honors will be conducted outside of the church following mass by members of the Clintonville American Legion #63, VFW #664, American Legion Auxiliary #63, and DAV Chapter #53. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, January 30th from 9am until the time of the service. Rich’s family would like to thank the staff at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation in Clintonville where he spent 16 months and also Moments Hospice for the wonderful care he received. They especially want to thank Mindy from Moments Hospice and Lori Schilling for going over and above caring for Rich. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com
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