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Barbara Emmerich Obituary
Appleton - Barbara Ann Emmerich died unexpectedly on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She was born May 25, 1949 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late George and Eleanore (Bykowski) Breitbach. Barbara married James Emmerich on September 27, 1969.
Barb and James owned and operated Prime Media Group for many years. She was an avid Brewers fan. Barb enjoyed gardening, cooking, and traveling with James. Her greatest enjoyment came from her time spent with family, especially her granddaughter, Emily.
Barb is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, James; their two children: daughter, Kristin (Mark) Manteufel, Neenah, and son Kurt Emmerich, Appleton; her granddaughter: Emily Manteufel; seven siblings: George (Ruth) Breitbach, Milwaukee, Susan Mackevich, CA, Mary (Richard) Fortier, Milwaukee, John Breitbach, Fond du Lac, Joe (Julie) Breitbach, Oak Creek, Julie (Jeffrey) Lemens, Franksville, WI, and Daniel Kalinowski, Milwaukee; and a brother in-law, Scott Helm. She was further preceded in death by her brother, Patrick Breitbach; and sister, Joan Helm.
Funeral service for Barb will be 12:00 PM (NOON) on Saturday September 14, 2019, at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with Rev. Mike Huff officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 AM until the 12:00 PM service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Barbara's family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, for all of their care and compassion.
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October 17, 2019
Jim and Kris. So sorry for your unexpected loss. I happened to stop by the Greenville office yesterday and heard the news
Terry Hansen
September 12, 2019
Kris
My condolences to you and your family. Barb and Jim were a lot of fun to work with down in Oshkosh at Waldan along with you and Mark. Keegan has been keeping me up to date on the family and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Cindy Martin
Annette Johnson
September 12, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. May God bless you with strength, peace, calm, and love. Been thinking of you all.
Chaplain Netty
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