Barbara A. Pearson's Obituary
Barbara A. Pearson age 77 of Iola, WI passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2025. Barbara was born on December 24, 1947, the daughter of Elmer and Hellen (Wietz) Bauer. Barbara married the late Richard Pearson on May 9, 1970 in Oak Creek, WI. She enjoyed gardening, her cat, living on the lake and spending time with friends and family.
Barbara is survived by her three sons Mark Pearson of Nelsonville, WI, Chris (Vera) Pearson of Kenosha, WI and David (Jennifer) Pearson of Waupaca, WI; 6 grandchildren Drake (Breanna) Pearson, Heather Pearson, Sophia Pearson, Ryan (Kayla) Serpe, Zach Serpe and Cole Pearson; 2 great granddaughters Harper and Sadie; her sisters Mariann Cornwell, Kathy (Allan) Brantman and Pam Rempala.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Hellen Bauer; her husband Richard Pearson; her brother Jerry Bauer and her sister Joanne Ewing.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday September 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI. Pastor Dwight Anderson will officiate. A visitation will be held on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI.
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