Blake A. Besaw, age 34, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Blake was born on September 6, 1992, in Green Bay to Erwin and Brenda (Penass) Besaw. He graduated from Shawano High School in 2011 and worked for Torborg’s Lumber of Shawano since he was 16. In Blake’s free time, he enjoyed fishing, riding in the woods and hanging out with his friends. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Keshena. Blake was a very well-mannered, easy-going guy, that was always there to lend a helping hand. He was very dedicated to his job and a loyal friend. Blake was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend; he will be deeply missed.

Blake is survived by his parents, Erwin and Brenda Besaw; siblings, James (Kaeleigh) Besaw and Dayna Besaw; grandmother, Jean Besaw; and further survived by many other relatives and friends.

Blake is preceded in death by his grandparents, Onie Besaw and Bill and Emerine Penass as well as his god parents Lisa and Mike Flea.

A funeral service for Blake will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at St. Michaels Catholic Church with Deacon Greg Pecore and Deacon Mark Fuller officiating. Visitation will be held at the David Barret Hall starting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 4:00 pm until the time of service on Wednesday. A parish prayer service will be held at the hall on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.