Barre Beer

Barre J. Beer, age 67, of Baraboo, WI passed away May 17, 2025. He was born June 25, 1957, in Albany, NY, to Brent and Sherry Beer.

Barre lived a life of passion and purpose. He loved riding his Harley, driving his El Camino, and most of all being out on the water in his boat. He enjoyed watching football, old westerns, hanging out with his dog, Riley, and sitting on his deck grilling steaks and talking to neighbors that walked by.

He was a long-standing member of the AA Fellowship and was grateful to have been gifted 20 years of sobriety. His focus was on service work to others and to helping others achieve sobriety.

He is survived by sister Bonnie (Tim Shaw) Beer of Madison; special friend Teresa Hopkins, and an abundance of AA family members; nieces Rachael Smetak, Andreana Smetak, nephew Nick (Heather) Smetak; and uncle, Brian Beer. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bennie Jo Smetak; nephew Zacchaeus Smetak; and aunt, Peggy Beer.

A celebration of Barre’s life will be held at a later date.