Obit: Simonson, Barbara Ann (1948 - 2022)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Simonson, Walter, Weyer, Schultz, Turner, Buehler, Holland, Puent, Herr, Mondloch, Bunge, Williams, Blenker, Famiyeh

----Source: Rembs Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 10/24/2022

Simonson, Barbara Ann (6 July 1948 – 23 October 2022)

Barbara Ann (Weyer) Simonson, 74, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her home.

Barb was born on July 6, 1948, in Marshfield, the second of eleven children born to Robert and Dorothy (Walter) Weyer. Barb attended St. Anthony's Catholic School in Loyal and graduated with honors from Loyal High School in 1966. Following high school, Barb worked as a dental assistant until she pursued her Broker's License in Real Estate in 1983. At that time, she joined the Century 21 Gold Key Realty office in Marshfield. She retired in 2016 after truly enjoyed 33 years helping families obtain their dream of home ownership. She possessed a passion for real estate and over the years was awarded numerous REALTOR honors. Many of her friends today include former co-workers, buyers and sellers.

Barb married Richard Simonson in 1967. To that marriage, a daughter, Sara Jean (Simonson) Turner, was born. They later divorced. Barb married Kenneth R. Schultz in 1992; that marriage ended in 2018. In her free time, Barb enjoyed spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. One outing she especially looked forward to was her yearly vacation with her daughter Sara to Las Vegas for their "shop till we drop" trip. They enjoyed this vacation together for over 30 years. Barb also loved the outdoors. Her lawn was always manicured, and her flowers provided enjoyment for the neighborhood.

She was a "die hard" Packer and Badger fan. She also loved boating, reading and car racing. If her nephew, Brandon Herr was racing his #21 car, you could count on Barb being in his cheering section! She had a strong faith and had taught CCD in her younger years for St. Anthony's in Loyal, served on the school board, sang in the church choir and was a church lector. The more recent years took Barb to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, for the winter months. She loved the sun and was a serious walker, hardly ever missing a day. Her favorite walking place was along the Colorado River in AZ. Everyone knew Barb loved her career, but she would say retirement was even better.

She is survived by her only child, Sara Jean Turner, and husband Wes, their two children, Collin Grant Turner and Ella Marie Turner. Additional survivors include siblings Edward (Dianne) Weyer of Ellijay, GA; Jim (Deb) Weyer of Chili; Joe (Mary) Weyer; Ray (Bonnie) Weyer of Loyal; Sue (Dennis) Buehler of Marshfield; Pat (Barb) Weyer of Tony; Karen Holland of Venice, FL; Terry (Shirley) Weyer of Loyal; and Cindy Puent of Marshfield. Her brother-in-law, Bill Herr of Greenwood also survives. Preceding Barb in death were her father, Robert Weyer on July 7, 2004, her sister, Jane Herr on September 21, 2012, and her mother, Dorothy Weyer on February 14, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 27 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Loyal with Rev. Emmanuel Famiyeh officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Loyal. Honorary pallbearers will be Pam Mondloch, Mary Bunge, Joan Williams and Rita Blenker. Visitation will take place from 4:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service, at St. Anthony’s Church, Loyal on Thursday.

Memorials can be made to the Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation for Heart Research. Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com.