Barbara J. Ortenblad

Barbara J. Ortenblad

Barbara Ortenblad Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 21, 2011.
Ortenblad, Barbara J. (Waldroff) Age 83 of Mayer. Loving wife and mother. Preceded in death by mother, Alphilda Waldroff and brother, Edward Waldroff. Survived by husband of 49 years, Richard; children, John (Shona), Martha (Richard) LaPointe, Richard Jr. (Deana), Michael (Julie); 7 grandchildren, Angela and Erica Ortenblad, Connor Bourgeois, Nicole (Brian) Newcomb, Kelly Ortenblad, Michael Ortenblad, Tobin and Maddie Ortenblad; great-grandchildren, Kavin Backman, Jaelyn and Ty Newcomb. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd, Hopkins. Visitation 1 hour prior to services in the church Sat. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Iten's Watertown Funeral Home 952-955-2610

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June 17, 2018

heidi schleicher posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2018

heidi schleicher posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2018

heidi schleicher posted to the memorial.

Shirley on right

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June 17, 2018

Shirley on right

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June 17, 2018

Shirley on Left

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June 17, 2018

Shirley center

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Shirley on Left

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Barbie on far right with scarf?

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June 17, 2018

shirley on left, front. Barbie?

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heidi schleicher

June 17, 2018

These are soem photos of the gustavus gang. Not sure if Barbie is in more than the one with the scarves?

heidi schleicher

June 17, 2018

so sorry I missed this . My mom, Shirley Schleicher and barbie were long time friends from Gustavus. I'm going to post some photos from Gustavus.

Peggy (Jensen) Jackson

October 21, 2011

To the Ortenblad Family,

My deepest sympathies go out to all of you!! So many wonderful memories of all of us growing up at the cabin....Barb was a very kind and loving person, who I know will be greatly missed by all!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!

William Olson

October 21, 2011

Gods strength is with you all. Days of great memories and peacefulness now surround Barbra. My sympathy to the family for your loss and look forward to the celebration of her life.

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