Barbara Jean Reed
February 20, 1944 - December 19, 2018
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Barbara Jean Reed, age 74, of Middleton, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. She was born on Feb. 20, 1944, in Beloit, the daughter of Harvey and Ruth (Brent) Lang. Barbara graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1962 and went on to attend UW-Madison. She married Glenn Reed on Nov. 28, 1968, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Middleton. Barbara worked as a salesperson for 50 years at Gimbels, Marshall Fields and Macy's until retiring on Oct. 31, 2014. She could be found planning funeral lunches for St. Luke Lutheran or volunteering for Public Television and enjoyed spending time sewing and gardening. Barbara is survived by husband, Glenn Reed; sons, David (Margie) Reed. Daniel (Sara) Reed and Douglas Reed; grandsons, Spenser (Tiffany) Reed; Marshal Reed, Sterling Reed and Barrett Reed; great-grandson, Braxton Reed; brothers, George Lang, Rick Lang, Rusty Lang; sisters, Sylvia Meadowcroft, Kathy Welvang and June Halweg; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Tom Lang and John Lang. Memorial Service will be held at PRIMROSE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8770 Ridge Dr, Belleville, WI on January 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nicole Espe presiding. Memorials may be made to Primrose Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 North 8th Street
608-437-5077
Events
Memorial Service
Sat Jan 5, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Primrose Lutheran Church (Belleville) • 8770 Ridge Drive, Belleville, WI 53518
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Ann Campbell
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I met Barbara as a volunteer with Wisconsin Public Television. She was especially active with the Auction every spring. She liked to work on the phone bank and also in confirmation call backs, and she often donated lilac bushes, which were very popular. And when I was shopping at Marshall Fields or Macy's, I would stop by the linens department to say hello and chat if she wasn't busy. She was such a vibrant person, so friendly and so upbeat. I will miss her greatly. My heart out to her family.
Ann Campbell
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Duane Barmore
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Glenn,
Sorry for your loss of Barbara. I alway enjoyed chatting with her at Macy’s or whenever we happened to meet. Unfortunately it’s been quite some time since I’ve seen her, or you for that matter. Love your kids and grandkids all the more. She will live on in them.
Sincerely,
Duane Barmore
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Mary Guse Chilton
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Barbara was my classmate in high school. We shared some classes and I clearly remember her as a friendly, sweet person. My sympathy to her entire family.
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maryalicerosenow@gmail.com
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To Barb our Classmate of 56 years: We made great friends in High School and have continued to enjoy their comradery over the years. I'm so glad we were able to spend some time together at our 55th Class reunion.
We will miss you.Your Classmates
Wayne and Maryalice Rosenow and all of the Class of "62"
JS
Jan Smart
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Barbara always had others in need in her heart. She took the time and energy to connect to those most vulnerable among us. She knew how to love.
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Susan Zunker Frisch
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Sue Zunker Frisch
Barbara was a classmate of mine at Oconomowoc High School,and always enjoyed talking with her at our reunions,she had a great sense of humor.My deepest sympathy in your loss.May the many good memories you shared help you through this difficult time!