Teresa A. Begolke, 66, Babcock, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at her home.

A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 ap to 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 24, 2025 at the Babcock Town Hall.

Teresa was born on April 20, 1959 in Beloit to John and Mardella (Wessels) Dummer. She was united in marriage to Eugene "Pete" Begolke Jr. on July 21,2004 in Beloit, Wisconsin.

She loved all birds – especially hummingbirds. She enjoyed baking and was very passionate about crocheting, decorating, and Pinterest.

She is survived by her husband, Pete, daughter, Lessa Mason (Ashley Booher) of Tomah, granddaughters, Autumn Schumer of Tomah, Mariah Schumer of Tomah, and Parress Mason (Cade Spoden) of Janesville, grandson, Adam Schumer of Ridgeway, and great granddaughter, Madisyn Noltner of Tomah.

She is further survived by her brothers, Jack Dummer of Orfordville, Robert Dummer of Beloit, and Doug Dummer of Sun Prairie.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Vicky Mason.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Wood County sheriff's department.