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Barbara Zunk Obituary
OAK HARBOR: Barbara Ann Zunk, 62, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and co-worker, passed away on May 20, 2013, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio. Barb was born December 16, 1950, in Port Clinton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Frederick and Lucille (Lorensen) Zunk.
Barb graduated from Oak Harbor High School (Penta Career Center) where she studied cosmetology. After graduating from high school Barb became a beautician. Some of her early career highlights were styling the hair of the mother of Olympic gold medalist ice skater, Scott Hamilton, and being chosen by Vidal Sassoon to let him cut and style her hair in his then famous bob.
While being a loving stay-at-home mom for her two children, Barb enjoyed crafting, cooking, and being outside in nature. Barb worked at the United States Postal Service in Fremont, Ohio, as a rural postal mail carrier. She loved her co-workers as well as her patrons and enjoyed seeing them every day. Barb's family would like to recognize and send along their heartfelt appreciation to all of her USPS co-workers, their families and her rural route patrons for their friendship, unconditional love and support of her over the years.
Barb is survived by her children, Heath (Mary) Sindeldecker and Dustin Sindeldecker; mother, Lucille A. (Lorensen) Zunk; siblings Dennis (Jeanie) Zunk, Deborah Zunk, Susanne Zunk, Cynthia Zunk, Timothy (Janet) Zunk; nephew, Garret Zunk; grandchildren, Paige, Noah, Caden; and father of her children, Richard Sindeldecker. She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick J. Zunk.
Viewing hours are 2:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 165 E. Water St., Oak Harbor, Ohio. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2013, with an hour visitation prior from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9789 W. Oak Harbor S.E. Co. Rd. #17, Oak Harbor, Ohio. Final resting place will be in Roose Cemetery, Salem Township, Oak Harbor, Ohio. A bereavement gathering will be held back at the church following interment.
Memorial donations in memory of Barbara may be given to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Building Fund,9789 W. Oak Harbor S.E. Rd. #17, Oak Harbor, OH 43449. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Larry Meacham
May 28, 2013
Our prayers are with the family as we were friends of Fred and Luciel.
Cheryl Wing
May 23, 2013
Lucille & family,
I was so sorry to read about Barb's passing. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Peace to all.
Cheryl Mackey Wing
Deb Rapp
May 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Barb's family. I had the pleasure of knowing Barb from Walmart. She loved her family very much and made a friend of all she met.
Peggy Gries
May 22, 2013
Sending my condolences and prayers to Barb's family. I got acquainted with Barb at Wal-Mart, and I was blessed to have her as a friend. So sorry for your loss, and may God give you comfort and strength to get you through this sad time.
Tony & Connie (Lenke) Heileman
May 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy & prayers to you at this difficult time. May God Bless You.
Tony & Connie (Lenke) Heileman
Pam Conley
May 22, 2013
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I worked with Barb at Walmart and she was such a sweetheart. Always had a smile and a kind word. Prayers to the family for peace and comfort at such a sad time.
Jean Leamy
May 22, 2013
Dear Luclle and family I was so sorry to hear of Barb's death.It's so hard to lose one of your children.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jackie Kramer
May 22, 2013
Barb was a bright spot each day here at the Terra State Community College Mail Room. She will be missed.
Kevin and Dawn Mulligan
May 22, 2013
Prayers to her family; She was our mail carrier and I enjoyed talking to her and found out that we had family in common. She will be missed.
May 22, 2013
Dear Lucille, My heart goes out to you and your family. May the Lord be with each of you and comfort you.
Donna Gyde
Traci Zoller
May 22, 2013
We have so missed our chats on Barb's route. We have been praying for her for peace and comfort since we heard of her illness. Sending our condolences to your family. ~Riverfront Marina
Sandi Pearson
May 22, 2013
Worked with Barb at Wal-Mart. She was always upbeat. Wonderful, wonderful person. She truly loved her family.
Carolyn Watson
May 22, 2013
I always enjoyed talking with Barb, she was so upbeat. Our sons were in scouts together and that is where I first met her. My sympathy to her family.
Sincerely,
Renee' Mulligan
May 22, 2013
I remember Barb as beautiful person both inside and out. She will be missed by many. My mom was Barbara Johnston. Our moms were in twins club together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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