Barbara A. Robel

Barb Robel, age 71, passed peacefully to her waiting Lord on Friday morning, March 12, 2010. Barb was born near Milwaukee on May 21, 1938, daughter of the late Theodore and Frances (Lahmann) Leider. She graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee, and on August 8, 1959 married Richard Robel. Richard preceded her in death on May 5, 2001. In her younger years, Barb worked for Wisconsin Bell Telephone, and for almost thirty years worked as a clerk at Steger Nutrition Center in Appleton. She was an active and faithful member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Kaukauna, loved to read, garden, and walk her dog. For some time, Barb was active with the Fox Valley Humane Association.

She is survived by three children: Jean Betters of Oshkosh; Tom Robel of Kaukauna; and Janet (John) Dercks of Kaukauna; four grandchildren: Jonathon Betters, Amie (Tim) Kading, Jeremy Dercks, and Jenna Dercks; a sister: Eileen Becker of Milwaukee; and two brothers-in-law: Kenneth (Jo Ann) Robel and John DeGoey. There are also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard, a granddaughter Ann Betters, and a brother-in-law George Becker.

The Christian Funeral for Barb will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 804 Grignon Street in Kaukauna with Rev. Karl Schultz and Rev. Mark Luetzow officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again Wednesday at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the wonderful people who have cared for Barb during her illness. They include everyone at Colony Oaks, the medical staff at Appleton Medical Center, and especially Dr. Lauren Bellg. Your kindness will never be forgotten by our grateful family.

Barb will be remembered by all as a wonderful woman with an optimistic spirit and bright smile. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

“In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also. –John 14:2-3.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130
920 766 6200