Obit: Quast, Barbara J. (1940?
– 2023)
Transcriber: Stan
Surnames: Quast, Hett
----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 29 Mar 2023
Quast, Barbara J. (1940? – 14 Mar 2023)
Barbara J. Quast, 82, Whitewater, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by
family, on March 14, 2023. She was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer in
December and put up a courageous fight. Barbara will be missed by countless
loving friends and family members.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at St. Patrick
Catholic Church in Whitewater. Visitation will be immediately beforehand from
noon to 2 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at The
Fuzzy Pig in Whitewater (everyone is welcome to come and meet Barbara’s faithful
miniature Australian shepherd, Buddy).
Barbara grew up in Loyal, where she graduated from high school. Barbara earned a
degree in fashion merchandising from Ray-Vogue School in Chicago (which explains
why she was always dressed to the nines). Barbara met the love of her life,
Allen, in her front yard in Loyal, and they married Feb. 3, 1962. Barbara worked
extremely hard as a homemaker, providing a wonderful upbringing for their three
children and two of their grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic whose faith
provided strength and guided her through the tragic murder of Lynnette in 1999,
as well as her own diagnosis of terminal cancer. Barbara volunteered over 6,900
hours for various nonprofits, most notably her 20 years as a volunteer at the
Whitewater Food Pantry, where she was the co-manager the past four years.
Customers of the food pantry often commented that Barbara was always smiling and
kind, as she received her greatest joy from serving those in need. Even after
major surgery and chemo, Barbara returned to her volunteerism serving those she
loved, up until the last week of her life. When her son tried to throw Barbara a
retirement party from the food pantry two weeks ago, she said “I’m not a
quitter!” and insisted she would continue God’s work until her dying day, which
she did with great dignity and honor. Barbara enjoyed camping with family and
friends in her TowLow, traveling to amazing destinations and playing cards with
family and friends (up to her final days).
Barbara is survived by her son, Bob (Becky) of Blue Grass, Iowa; dog, Buddy;
five grandchildren, Chris, Brian, Jase (Kellie), Lacey (Bret) and Savanna; eight
great-grandchildren, Lilly, Zoey, Owen, Emery, Rowan, Bayler, Corinne and Alec;
brother, Tom (Jan); plus many nieces and nephews, including Linda and Tom Hett
with whom Barbara and Allen enjoyed traveling the world!
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Emil; infant brother;
devoted husband, Allen; loving daughter, Lynnette; son, Tom; niece, Barb; and
sister- in-law, Bev. Barbara’s family invites everyone to share stories and
condolences at
www.nitardyfuneralhome.com. Any donations should please be made to her
favorite charity, Whitewater Food Pantry.
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