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Barbara “Barb” J. Mielke

November 24, 1943 - August 05, 2022

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Obituary For Barbara “Barb” J. Mielke

Morrisonville- Barbara “Barb” J. Mielke, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2022, at University Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on November 24, 1943, to Emil and Marguerite (Wendt) Falk in Poynette, WI. Barbara was a life-long resident of Morrisonville, Wisconsin. She graduated from DeForest High School in 1961. Barb married Lee Mielke on September 5, 1964, at Zion Lutheran Church in Leeds, WI. Barbara worked at Madison Gas and Electric starting as a clerk in the Customer Account Maintenance department. By the time of her retirement after 48 years in 2013, Barbara had risen to become the supervisor of Customer Account Records and was the longest serving employee at MG&E.

Barbara’s pride and joy was her family and her home. She was constantly decorating and could be seen doing lawn work and odd jobs around the house. She enjoyed shopping for bargains and at one time was an accomplished bowler, leading her MG&E team to a championship. Barb was an avid supporter of all of the Wisconsin sports teams (though she wished Aaron Rodgers would cut his hair). In recent years, she enjoyed traveling around the US, visiting Las Vegas, Mount Rushmore, and her daughter in Texas, and going on cruises. She was happy to sit on a Caribbean beach with a Bahama Mama in her hand. She loved rooting on her great-grandchildren at their sports events and pageants. She spent her later days going to water aerobics and never missed a hair appointment.

Barb is survived by her brother, Lewie; her children, Larry (Karen) Mielke and Lisa Mielke; grandchildren, Chad (Misty) Mielke, Kendra (Brandon) Corning, Michelle (Jason) Mittag, Leslie Gross, Allison Horst (Dustin), and Chris Horst (Kim); many loved great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lee.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, W6906 Cty Hwy K, Leeds, with Pastor Scott Schwertfeger presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of service at church. Interment will follow at Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established for Zion Lutheran Church.

To view and sign this guestbook please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Windsor/DeForest Chapel 6924 Lake Road 608-846-4250

Services

11 Aug

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH W6906 Cty Hwy K Arlington, Wi 53911 Get Directions »
11 Aug

Visitation

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH W6906 Cty Hwy K Arlington, WI 53911 Get Directions »
11 Aug

Interment

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Zion Cemetery HWY K off HWY 51 Leeds Township, WI Get Directions »
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  • September 02, 2022

    So sorry to hear this. We worked together for almost 40 years. Always that little grin. Condolences to the family.

  • August 15, 2022

    Lisa, I came upon this while looking at the Wisconsin State Journal. I am sorry for your loss. I know it is very hard to lose a parent, and I am wishing you strength during this difficult time. Julie (Otterstein) Puryear

  • August 09, 2022

  • August 09, 2022

    Hi Lisa and Larry and family. I am so sorry to learn you've lost your Mom. She was an amazing woman. Hope everyone else is doing well. I have wonderful memories of you two. ❤️. Karen womack

  • August 08, 2022

    I am so sad to hear of her passing. Sending our sympathy to her family.

  • August 08, 2022

    Our Prayers and sympathy to the family.

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