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1947
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2016
Barbara Silbernick Obituary
Richmond, MN
June 3, 1947 - March 18, 2016
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Barbara "Barbie" Silbernick, age 68, who died peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by family. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will continue from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.
Barbie was born in Richmond to Ralph L. and Viola S. (Thielman) Haffley. She married Ron "Barney" Silbernick on April 19, 1969 in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond. Barbie worked for Frigidaire for 28 years and was a member of Granite City Machinist local union 623. She loved being with her family, watching her grandchildren's sporting events, her grandson perform in theater, and Minnesota sports teams on T.V. or live. Barbie also loved watching/feeding the birds, camping and going to the casino.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald; children, Becky (Mark) Benner, Tina (Wayne) Bahner, Mike Silbernick, Roxann (Jeffery) Smesmo, Sherrie (Clint) Benner, and Corey (Michelle) Silbernick; grandchildren, Nicholas, Dalton, & Brooke Benner, Matthew, Nolan & Karlee Bahner, Brady, Dylan & Amber Benner, Braylen, Bentley, Bryson Silbernick & one on the way; brothers, Sheldon (Jean) Nies, Royce (Bonnie) Nies, Nancy Nies, Nick Haffley, Fred Haffley, Robert (Nita) Haffley, Steve (Terri) Haffley, and Ralph Haffley; and many nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Ralph & Viola Haffley; brothers, Michael Haffley, and Joe Nies; step-mother, Betty Haffley; and sister-in-law, Jean Haffley.
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Tom and Barb Miller
March 21, 2016
So Sorry for your loss. We remember Barb well and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
pamela thompson
March 20, 2016
Prayers go out to your family sorry for your loss
John / Joan Johnson
March 20, 2016
We will miss visiting with her when we are camping. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori Sumbs
March 20, 2016
The Sumbs family send our condolences during this difficult time. May loving memories ease the pain of hearts.
Kelley and Jerry Sherer
March 20, 2016
Our family is thinking about your family during this difficult time. Our condolences to all of you. RIP Barbie.
March 20, 2016
tondn the whole silbernick family barbie will be dearly missed she was a great friend
Steve Schleper
March 20, 2016
Barney and family,
my condolences to all of you on your loss.
Sandi (Adams) Maselter
March 19, 2016
My sympathy to your family on Barb's passing. She was a wonderful lady, and she will be missed.
March 19, 2016
Our thoughts are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Peace to you all.
Russel, Bambi, Amber and Isaac Schafer
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