Barbara Jean Lehr

WATERTOWN-Barbara J. Lehr, age 72, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. She was born on Nov. 11, 1946, in Madison, the daughter of Ivan Paulson and Adeline Franklin. Barbara graduated from Central High School. She enjoyed spending time outside, fishing, garage sales and her scratch off tickets. Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, baking cookies and satisfying her sweet tooth. Barbara is survived by her children, Tina Marie (Daniel) Hockett, Michelle (Roger) Wagner, James (Crystal) Cowell and Misty Paulson; grandchildren, Tasha Gennrich, Ashley (Cesaro) Castro, Joseph (Natalie) Gennrich, Cody Wagner, Brandon Wagner, Dakota Wagner, James Cowell, Jasmine (Jason) Coy and Stephanie (Neil) Husom; sister, Patricia Phillips; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ivan; mother, Adeline Franklin; brother, Jimmy Paulson; and sisters, Sharon Arnold, Cathy Hessler and Janice Griffin. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Burial will be held at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.