Barbara J. Kelm

Barbara J. Kelm obituary, Fox Lake, WI

Barbara J. Kelm

Barbara Kelm Obituary

Published by Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam on Jun. 18, 2020.
Barbara J. Kelm, formerly of Beaver Dam, died at her home in Fox Lake, on Thursday, June 18, 2020. The visitation will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:000 p.m. The quantity of people inside the funeral home will be regulated and we ask that you practice social distancing. There will be a graveside service at Highland Memory Gardens in the Town of Trenton, Dodge County, Wisconsin on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Peter Ostrander officiating. Barbara Jean Vickers was born on June 20, 1937 in Tauton, Massachusetts to Alfred and Helen (Soule) Vickers. She was united in marriage with Kenneth G. Kelm on February 14, 1976. Barb worked for many years at Fleet Farm and worked the last four years at Fox Lake Kwik Trip where she was everyone's favorite greeter. She was a people person and she was passionate about taking care of people. Barb was the true definition of loving. She cared for all her friends and family in so many different ways; one way being with food. She always said "If you left grandma's hungry, it's your own fault!" Barb enjoyed traveling with Ken and they were always going out to different supper clubs in the area. Her favorite trips were out East where she would indulge on lobster and scallops. Barb will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her daughters and son, Deborah Ziegel and Robert Flick, both of Fox Lake, and Audrey (Daniel) Mundy of Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Jason and David Kamps, Sean and Ben Van Swol, Davey and Justine Ziegel, Natalie Haushalter, and Stefanie and Sean Bradley; brother, Robert Vickers of Adams Friendship; 14 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews' other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters; and one brother.

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June 18, 2022

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June 29, 2020

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Nancy

June 18, 2022

Thinking of you today with much love <3

Nancy

February 19, 2021

I miss you so very much

Donna Martin

June 29, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences to your family. I so enjoyed working with Barb at Fleet Farm. She was such a hard worker and always one of the most reliable employees. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Julie Miles

June 29, 2020

I met Barb at Mail Trip in Fox Lake when she got hired. Every time I came to work and seen her I would give her a hug. I always enjoyed working with Barb, I think we got along so well because we pretty much were the oldest ones working there. She was a wonderful person and I will always keep our memories close to my heart.

Tina Waterworth Wiersma

June 26, 2020

I was on a bowling team with your mom for several years in the 80s, and I enjoyed my time with her. My thoughts are with your family.

Nancy Soule

June 25, 2020

Sending my love to you all. I will miss Barb dearly. There wasn't enough time with her. I will miss her phone calls and her cards, and the sight of her beautiful smiling face when I did get to see her. I plan on eating a lobster just for her!

Deanna Reff

June 25, 2020

So sorry for your loss i did not no barbra well i knew her from working at kwick trip she was a great person very friendly

LaVonne Wille

June 25, 2020

Sending sincere sympathy to all Barb's family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Terry and LaVonne

Karen Orange

June 23, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. Barb was a great person. I loved working with her all those years. She always kept me on my toes. She will be greatly missed.

Cheryl

June 23, 2020

Andy, Brenda and family: I am sorry for your loss. May peace find its way into all hearts. God Bless

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