Barbara J. Seidler

Barbara J. Seidler obituary, Appleton, WI

Barbara J. Seidler

Barbara Seidler Obituary

Visit the Wichmann Funeral Home - Downtown Appleton website to view the full obituary.

Barbara J. “Barb” Seidler, age 76, of Appleton, passed away on August 25, 2024. Barb was born on August 13, 1948 in Janesville, Wisconsin to the late Franklin and Regina (Zebrowski) Kruchoski. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School. In June of 1983 she married Michael Seidler and he preceded her in death on June 15, 2016. Her most important job was to be a homemaker and care for her family. Later she worked with Toys-R-Us for many years, and she loved that job. Barb loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved her many 4-legged ones. She enjoyed shopping and finding good deals and flowers. She was a fan of I Love Lucy and Elvis. 

Barb will be sadly missed by her children; Brad (Wendy) Kleman, Chad (Stephanie) Kleman, Sarah (Dan) Seidler-Halwas, Jenny (Jimmy) Sprenger, and her grandchildren; Emily (Brandon) Dorff, Megan, Matthew, Caleb, and AJ, Brad’s first wife, and family friend, Lori Kleman, along with numerous other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Mike and all of her 4-legged ones, including Garfield, Snickers, Mitzy and numerous Odies.

According to the wishes of the family, private services will held. Burial will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Wichmann Funeral Home - Downtown Appleton

537 North Superior Street, Appleton, WI 54911

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