Barbara J. Bolwerk's Obituary
Barbara J. Bolwerk, age 83 of West Bend, WI passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Cedar Community in West Bend. Barbara was born on October 22, 1940; daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Zemblowski) Loberger in Appleton, WI. On July 9, 1960 she married George Bolwerk in Kimberly.
Barbara is survived by her husband, George Bolwerk of West Bend, WI; children, Deborah (Louie) Falvey of Richfield, WI; Cynthia (Bill) Stumphy of West Bend, WI; Pastor Jeff (Arleen) Bolwerk of Prairie du Chien, WI; Mark (Sherry) Bolwerk of Allenton, WI; grandchildren, Colin (Brooke) Schaller of West Bend, WI; Claire (Damon) Padovano of West Allis, WI; William Stumphy of West Bend, WI; Sasha (Chris) Schallert of Baraboo, WI; Robert (Theresa) Bolwerk of Circle Pines, MN; Kevin Bolwerk of Sheboygan, WI; great-grandchildren, Lilly and Gavin Schaller of West Bend, WI; Jackson, Cooper and Leif Bowerk all of Circle Pines, MN; brother, Richard “Dick” Loberger of Shawano, WI; sisters, Mary (Bill) Warnecke of Greenleaf, WI; Joan (Geno) Jarvi of Appleton, WI; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Marge Loberger.
There were so many things she loved - camping & traveling across the U.S. & Canada for 13 years in their 5th wheel trailer. Leaves, birds and nature. Music, anything with drums, and drum & bugle corps. Her grand and great grand kids. She did Childrens Theatre for several years in West Bend, WI. Chocolate was up there on her list too. Especially chocolate shakes.
What we loved about her? She learned sign language and became an advocate to a deaf person. She was friendly and happy and could talk to anyone. Her kids remember her for her whistle! We knew when it was time to come home, you could hear her whistle a mile away! If she was cheering you on, you knew it!
And she always said she didn't want her final services to be sad. So let's tick it up a notch for her; smiles, laughter and bright colors please.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 8611 Hwy 54, Almond, WI. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of Mass at the Church. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers plant a tree in remembrance of Barbara. Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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