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Barbara Tietz Obituary
Barbara was born to Francis and Rose (Spaeth) Wittrock in Cadott, Wisconsin on May 24, 1938.
Married Marvin Duss, divorced. Then married Gene Tietz.
She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and cocktail hour.
Before she retired, she was a lunch lady at North High, Luther Hospital in surgery prep and bartended at several taverns.
Barbara lived in Chippewa Falls, Chetek, New Auburn, and Eau Claire.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sisters, one brother, and one son.
Survived by Debra (Duane) Anderson, Butch (Wendy) Duss, Randy (Susan) Duss, Gary/Beaner Duss, Jeff (Kelly) Duss, Lynn (Rick) Taylor, and special friend Bill Wells. She has 12 Grandkids, 24 Great grandkids, and 10 Great Great grandkids.
There will be a Celebration of life at Sportsman's Club (Lake Hallie), on April 28th starting at Noon.
The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
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206 Schofield St P.O. Box 798, Chetek, WI 54728
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Lisa Wolf
April 12, 2024
The Family of Barb: You have my deepest sympathy. I'm sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful lady. A great friend and neighbor to many. She will be missed by so many. Please hold tight to the memories. I know she is in a better place with no more pain. Peace to you all during this difficult time.
Lisa Wolf
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