Service Details
A memorial service celebrating Vicki’s life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Racine – Vicki Lynn (nee: Meistad) Beres, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 following a courageous 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Vicki was born in Mondovi, WI on June 14, 1958 to Leonard and Geraldine (nee: Kent) Meistad. She was a graduate of Gilmanton High School. On April 21, 1979 in Holy Communion Lutheran Church – Racine, she was united in marriage with Jeffrey A. Beres.
Among her interests, Vicki was an avid flower & vegetable gardener who enjoyed canning; watching HGTV for household ideas, casinos, soaking up the sun while relaxing in her pool, and an occasional visit with “Dr. McGillicuddy”. Above all, Vicki loved spending time with her entire family. They were her world!
Surviving are her loving husband of 40 years, Jeff; daughter, Teresa (Shawn) Gagne; son, Robert (Amanda) Beres; grandchildren, Tristyn, Kadyn, Camdyn & Carsyn Gagne; Brodie & Kooper Beres; mom, Gerri Meistad; sister, Brenda (James) Winchester; brothers-in-law, George Schumacher & David (Georgia) Beres; sister-in-law, Kim Meistad; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Vicki was preceded in death by her dad, Leonard Meistad; sister, Laurie Schumacher; brother, Todd Wayne Meistad and by Jeff’s parents, Leroy & Fern Beres.
A memorial service celebrating Vicki’s life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Warren D. Williams officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Michael Mullane & his entire staff and to Aurora Home Hospice for the compassionate care & support given in Vicki’s time of need. Also, thank you to oncology nurse, Sue & husband, for giving Vicki a ride in her Rolls-Royce when the going got tough. May God bless all of you!
Christy (Kent) Serum says
Vicki was a “Free Spirit” here on earth. . and she and now her Spirit has been set free!
Anonymous says
Sincere sympathy to Geraldine and all of Vicki’s loved ones. Love and prayers for all.
Darwin and Ellen Foster says
Our sincere condolences to the family . I’m going to miss u cousin.
Diane Matter( Palubicki) says
So sorry for the passing of your wife Let her now rest in peace
Rondalyn Kothbauer Leonhardt says
My deepest condolences for your loss. I will miss you my cousin. Fly high and keep watch over us all I love you!
Doug matter says
Jeff and to your entire family iam very sorry for your loss may Vick Rest In Peace
LISA KAISER says
I have some really great memories of Vicki. My husband I used to own a tavern in Big Flats and I would be in the kitchen cooking and when I heard that voice it would make my day. Vicki and I used to have a Dr Mcgillicuddy’s every time she came to bar on the weekends. Vicki was always the life of the party when the Meistad family would come in. Those girls along with their sweet mama would play those machines and when they would win they would all yell and yep, there came another shot of Mcgillicuddy’s. Thank you Vicki for always making my day. God will wrap his arms around you with excitement that he is gaining such a wonderful person. Until we meet again, I will keep the mcgullicuddy’s on ice…
Blaine and Laurie Mohr says
Prayers and condolences from our family to yours. May she have eternal blessings.