Barbara Wachsmuth

1941-2023

Barbara Wachsmuth, age 81 of Owen, went home to Jesus on Sunday June 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9 at Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchinOwenwith Father Michael Hayden officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Barbara was born in the Town of Hoard on Oct. 8, 1941 to Clayton and Theresa (Fritsch) Rahn. She married the love of her life, Gerald Wachsmuth, on Dec. 2 1960. Together, they had three children Dawn Ruppert, Mark (Bonnie) Wachsmuth, Robin (Robert) Clift.

The things most important to Barbara were faith, family and friends. She loved life and had a smile and laugh to brighten any room. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her husband; her three children; grandson, Jason Wachsmuth; sister Sandy (Nick) Wirtala; brother, Joseph (Jody) Scidmore; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Barabara was predeceased in death by her father, Clayton Rahn; mother, Theresa Scidmore; step-father, Robert Scidmore; and her brother, Doug Rahn.

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