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Marcella Barnhart Obituary

Barnhart, Marcella Jane (Koehler)

RHINELANDER – Marcella "Marcy" Jane (Koehler) Barnhart, age 92, of Rhinelander, formerly of Baraboo, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Rhinelander.

Marcy was born on January 11, 1928 in West Bloomfield, Wisconsin, to Edwin and Erna (Handrich) Koehler. She moved with her family to Baraboo when she was a young girl. On August 24, 1947, she married Aubrey Gilbert Barnhart at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1999. From this union they were blessed with four children, Kenneth, Thomas, Janice and James.

Aubrey and Marcy spent their professional lives as owners of Barnhart's Paint, Floor and Wall Covering store in Baraboo. Together, they enjoyed serving the customers and the many friendships that were made over the years of operating the store. Marcy's biggest interest was in being an excellent mother to her children – a task in which she excelled. She was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church and served on the Ladies Aid Division and other activities.

In her free time, Marcy enjoyed camping, whether it was cross country trips to visit her kids or weekends camping at Lake Jordan. She also enjoyed attending Badger basketball games, Packer football games and countless high school contests.

Later in life, she went to live with her daughter Janice in Rhinelander, eventually residing at Country Terrace Assisted Living.

She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Carole) of Astoria, Oregon, Thomas (Linda) of Homosassa, Florida and Danbury, Wisconsin, James (Kay) of Beverly Hills Florida; her sister, Donna (Paul) Harman of Sauk City, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Marcy was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice; two sisters, Alice and Florice; and infant brother, Gordon.

Interment will be held in Walnut Hill Cemetery in a private ceremony. The family intends to have a memorial service at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the St. John's Lutheran Church memorial fund. Baldwin Funeral Services is assisting the family.

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Published by WiscNews.com on Jan. 12, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
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Linda Harmel Petersen

January 16, 2021

Dear Barnharts,
I remember your mom (and dad) so well from the years at St. John´s. Whenever I see that someone from my parents era has passed away, it brings back memories of my parents and all the times spent at St. John´s Church and School. God bless, Linda

Donna and Paul Harman

January 12, 2021

Marcy was my sister. She was like a Mother to me. She was a devout Christian and truly showed it in her life. She set a great example for me who was 11 years younger. I loved her so much. She loved her children so much and was so proud of them. She and Aubrey (her husband) were so caring and wanted to help anyone in need. To their surviving children, you have my sincere sympathy. You have all my love as you are very special to me. Sorry this happened during such trying times. Hope to see you at the memorial service.

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