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Barbara Hartzheim

June 8, 1926 - August 22, 2011

Adelheid Barbara Hartzheim, age 85, a life-long Beaver Dam resident, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Visitation for Barbara will be at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 511 South Spring Street in Beaver Dam, on Friday August 26, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at church on Friday at 12:00 Noon. Fr. Michael J. Erwin will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter”s Cemetery in the Town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

The former Adelheid Barbara Hutter was born on June 8, 1926 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to the late Albert and Adelheid (Ziegler) Hutter. She attended St. Peter”s Catholic School and was a 1943 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. Barbara was the Prom Queen at Beaver Dam High School as a Sophomore; she also attended Wayland Academy and Mount Mary College. On April 19, 1947, she was united in marriage with John “Jack” Hartzheim at St. Peter”s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam.

Her family owned and operated the Ziegler Brewery and Hutter Construction Company in Beaver Dam. She resided in the family home that her father built, a house that has a rich history with both family companies. Barbara had been a member of St. Peter”s Catholic Church and later St. Michael”s Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society; she was a current member of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church. Barbara volunteered at the Beaver Dam Care Center for over 13 years and served as a poll worker in Beaver Dam for over 30 years. She loved to fish, bowl, play bridge and other card games, and she enjoyed her trips to the casino. Barbara enjoyed visiting and telling stories and history of Beaver Dam with family, relatives, and friends.

Survivors include her five children, Michael (Diane) Hartzheim of Beaver Dam, Peter (Pat) Hartzheim of Fox Lake, Larry (Joanne) Hartzheim of Beaver Dam, Paul (friend Joanne Webber) Hartzheim of Beaver Dam, and Heidi (David) Elgersma of Beaver Dam; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Laura, Stan, Adam, Alex, Christa, and John; five great grandchildren, Raymond, Koby, Karter, Kleyten, and Adelyn; a sister-in law, Beth Hutter of Thorp, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1995; two brothers, Karl and Albert Hutter; and two sisters, Helen Hutter and Marie Springborn.

If desired, memorials may be made in Barbara Hartzheim”s name to Beaver Dam Community Hospital Foundation or St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church Renovation Fund.

The Murray Funeral Home, 131 East Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Friday, August 26th, 2011, 10:00am – 12:00pm, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Service Details

Friday, August 26th, 2011, 12:00pm, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Interment Details

St. Peter’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

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Adelheid Barbara Hartzheim, age 85, a life-long Beaver Dam resident, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Visitation for Barbara will be at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 511 South Spring Street in Beaver Dam, on Friday August 26, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. A Mass of Christian Burial willContinue Reading

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Lori Sherman left a message on September 12, 2011:
To Heidi, sorry I''m late here - just found the notice online. I am so sorry for your loss. It is a difficult time, losing a parent. Thinking of you. Lori Sherman
Thomas Hatzinger and family left a message on August 26, 2011:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Harold and Carol Mae (Neis) Hoch left a message on August 25, 2011:
Our sincere sympathy to all of Barb''s family. We are thinking about you and wishing you peace and comfort. God bless!
Gerry & Janel Zielke left a message on August 24, 2011:
Paul and Family; Words cannot express the sympathy that we are sending out to you for the loss of your Mother. No matter the age; no matter the time; no matter the reason....losing your Mother is one of the hardest losses in life. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan Bellherron (Bell) left a message on August 23, 2011:
Heidi, just heard the sad news about your Mom. Not much anyone can say at this time, but just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jan
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ray Kumapayi left a message on August 23, 2011:
We pray that God give your family strength during this time of bereavement. May Your Mother''s Soul Rest In Peace.
Steve and Penny Root left a message on August 23, 2011:
Our hearts are with you, She was a wonderful person and we know you have wonderful memories - keep them close to you always. Love to you, Steve and Penny Root
Mike and Sandi Nordin left a message on August 23, 2011:
We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Adam & Stacy Griswold left a message on August 23, 2011:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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