Michael E. Beau, 64 of Shullsburg, WI passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Lafayette Manor, Darlington. Friends may call from 1 to 4 PM, Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Furlong Funeral Home, Shullburg. In keeping with Mike’s wishes there will be no service and cremation rites will follow the visitation. Burial will be held at a later date. He was born December 8, 1952 in Hazel Green, WI the son of Herman and Marjorie (Averkamp) Beau. Mike graduated from Shullsburg High School. He served his country for twenty-one years serving in the Marines, Army and Navy until his honorable discharge. Mike was united in marriage to Rebecca Thies on April 18, 1980 in Darlington and she preceded him in death on August 20, 2001. After retirement from military service he worked for Cardinal Health and Design Homes. He volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul Store and meal sites both in Shullsburg. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by a son, Adam (Sarah) of Lake Villa, IL, two grandchildren, Braiden and Allison, four brothers, Dick (Patti) of Benton, Bob (Arnetta) of Independence, IA, Jim (Leslie) of Benton and Joe (Betty) of Benton, three sisters, Nancy (Ray) Gumz of Winnebago, IL, Susan (Roger) Birkett of Dickeyville, WI and Mary Jo Wehspann of Platteville, WI, his mother in-law, Helen Thies, three brothers in-law, John, Thomas and Michael Thies, one sister in-law, Carol Thies, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother, Eldon and two sisters, Ruth and Penny.