Nona Faye Beyer 91 beloved wife and mother residing at Renaissance Assisted Living, 4602 Barbican Ave., Weston, WI. died peacefully August 19, 2023.

Nona was born in Pleasanton, Texas on 11-9-1931 being the only child of Ruby (Cravey) & Olive Rudolph Vickers.

Attended school in Camp Pleasanton while her parents ran a motel and filling station. Later her father joined the border patrol moving the family to McAllen, Wesco, and Cotulla Texas. She returned to Pleasanton, graduating from Pleasanton High School in 1949 at the age of 17. She briefly attended San Antonio Business School.

While working in the local drugstore she met the man that was the love of her life. Marrying Alfred Beyer on November 26, 1949, only 3 short months after meeting. They made their home in Bracketville, Texas.

In the spring of 1954, they loaded as many possessions as a pickup truck could hold and traveled to Wausau, WI. to the take over the Beyer family farm in the Town of Texas. Being a 'city' girl there was much to learn as a Wisconsin dairy farm wife. Nona learned how to drive tractors, milk cows, and grow a vegetable garden. After farming for 43 years, it was time to retire.

During retirement the couple enjoyed sightseeing trips with friends and an occasionally trip to a casino. Renaissance Assisted Living has been home for the past 2 years. Nona enjoyed activities such as the daily bingo games and attending church services along with the many friendships with residents and staff members.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, only child Cynthia Worden (Darrell) Wausau; 3 grandchildren Julie Pauers, West Bend, WI; Joey (Mary)Ninnemann; Jason (Leslie) Ninnemann both of Wausau; 2 step grandchildren Timothy (Diane)Worden; Scott (Karen) Worden both of Wausau; 5 great grandchildren Cassandra Ninnemann, Kyle Ninnemann, Megan (Mason)Bartol, Brandon Ninnemann and Tanner Bronk. 1 step great grandchild Lucas Worden. One half brother Robert Vickers (Carolyn) Lead Hill, AR.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Nona will be remembered, loved, and missed forever.

As requested, a private immediate family funeral will be held. Burial will take place in Mechanics Ridge Cemetery, Town of Wausau.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com