Arthur John Besse

October 24th, 1945 - August 18th, 2013

CARLTON, OR/ MIDDLETON, WI- Arthur J. Besse “Art”, age 67, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Art was born on October 24, 1945, in Ashland, WI, the son of Arthur N. and Margaret Besse. He graduated with a degree from Northland College and received his advanced education at Harvard and UW Stout. He and his beloved wife, Kitty, were married for almost 44 years. He had a long and distinguished career that began in NW Wisconsin and included more than 30 years in Employment and Training for the State of WI. He wrote extensively about his field, was published many times and received numerous awards. Art believed in serving his community and was active in many organizations. In 1993 he founded Art Besse & Associates LLC where he remained as President until his retirement in 2012. He will be remembered fondly by his many friends and colleagues. Most of all he was a loving family man and believed that nothing is more important than family. He was the best of fathers and a loving, supportive and generous husband. Art was an avid sportsman and stamp collector and was especially passionate about Native American history and gardening. In addition to his loving wife, Art is survived by his daughters, Kelly (Michael) Siebold and Heather Besse, grandson, Gray Siebold and sisters, Susan (David) Ackerman and Lori Isabella. A memorial service and open house will be held at The Town of Cross Plains Community Center in Pine Bluff, Wisconsin on County P at 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

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Jack Snow

I am so sorry to hear of Art passing. I have fond memories of Art and Kitty at Northland College. I remember Art as having uncommonly good common sense and having the ability to accurately percieve the big picture in undertakings.

Published January 4th, 2024

Bea Jay Panke

such a loss.........

Published January 4th, 2024

Staff at Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial

Our sincere condolences.

Published January 4th, 2024

Mary Kay Muse

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Published January 4th, 2024

Kelly Siebold

So very very missed.

Published January 4th, 2024

Mike Exum

I miss you Art. May God comfort Kitty and all your family. The world is a much better place because of the life you lived.

Published January 4th, 2024

Nanette Vetsch

Art was a wonderful mentor and dear friend. We should have enjoyed his company and wit for many more years. My thoughts and prayers are with Kitty and the girls, and all of those friends he made and people he touched throughout the years.

Published January 4th, 2024

anita ostergard

Devastating loss. Wonderful man...the best of friends....arts loss has hit me hard and I struggle with how to say goodbye. He was there for me when no one else was....he listened....art supported and encouraged and believed in me. I cannot even begin to imagine life without him as a confidant and friend...I know his family surely feels that loss as well. I love and miss you my friend. I miss our talks....our lunches.....I miss your laugh and your sincerity. You shall forver hold a special place in my heart. Rest in peace my friend.

Published January 4th, 2024

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