Barbara A. Krell

Barbara A. Krell obituary, Bonita Springs, FL

Barbara A. Krell

Barbara Krell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home on Jun. 24, 2024.
Barbara A. Krell, 81 of Estero, FL passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice. Formerly of Breezy Point, MN she had been an Estero resident since 2013. She was born May 6, 1942 in Woodruff, WI the daughter of Loren and Laura (Pehlke) Lee.
Barbara worked as a flight attendant for Champion Air for many years before a successful career as a realtor with Century 21. Mrs. Krell also modeled and was the proud owner of the Barbara Krell Modeling School in Brainerd, MN. Barbara's passion was flying. She obtained her pilots license, owned an airplane and enjoyed attending Air Shows.
Survivors include her sons, Thomas (Ann) Krell of Fort Myers, FL, Robert Krell of Estero, FL, Todd (Aimee) Krell of Estero, FL; and grandchildren, Blake, Derek, Dylan, Kade and Jessica. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Krell; father, Loren Lee; brothers, Ronald and Larry Lee; and sister, Lila Young.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas of the Pines Catholic Church, Madden's Resort, East Gull Lake, Brainerd, MN 56401.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara's name may be made to Joanne's House at Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.

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