Barbara Jane Wedekind

MCFARLAND/MADISON-Barbara J. Wedekind, age 75, of McFarland, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.  She was born on July 22, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Zeno and Lucille (Richgels) Briggs.  She graduated from Madison East High School.  She married Charles "Chuck" Wedekind on May 9, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison. Barb worked for many years with the State of Wisconsin as an administrative assistant and most recently she retired from the Madison Public Library. She was an avid supporter of nature conservation and wildlife preservation.  She loved reading, having read thousands of books.  Barbara is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck"; children, Chuck, Tammi and Brett Wedekind; five grandchildren, Robin (Pete) Lynaugh and Christopher Blewett, C.J. Wedekind, Alana and Barrett Wedekind; and an aunt, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, with the Rev. Elisa Brandt and Pastor Edward Johnson presiding.  Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., and again from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, Jane Goodall Institute, St. Stephen's Lutheran Church or McFarland Police and Fire Departments. The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice, McFarland Paramedics and First Responders, and Oak Park Place for their dedicated services and professional care.