Barbara Millard
Barbara H. Millard, 78, Marshfield, formerly of Loyal, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Marshfi eld Health Services. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, June 10, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where a gathering for family and friends will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Barbara Hoeser was born on Aug. 12, 1943, at home in Loyal, to Leon and Florence (nee Beaver) Hoeser. She grew up on the family farm near Loyal, attended St. Anthony Catholic Grade School, and was a 1961 graduate of Loyal High School. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Gary E. Millard, on May 2, 1964, in Loyal. He died on Dec. 17, 2019. Barb had been employed in accounts payable at the Marshfield Clinic for 42 years until her retirement. She was a people person and cherished times with her family, especially being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, playing bingo, shopping, going out to eat with family and friends, occasional trips to the casino, and taking trips with her family. She liked to read and when her eyesight diminished, she still enjoyed listening to books through the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. She was a strong advocate and speaker for the local Al-Anon group. In her later years she enjoyed daily visits to the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center where everyone there enjoyed conversations with her.
She is survived by her daughters: Lisa M. (William) Gratzek of Marshfield, and Sara L. Meyer of Elkhorn; two grandchildren: Brittany L. (Matthew) Kempen of Greenville, and Heather Meyer of Delavan; two great-grandchildren: Leah and Everett Kempen; her special friends, Julie Nash and Trevor Beck; a sister, Mary Ellen (Gary) Pradarelli; and a brother, James (Kathie) Hoeser.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son-in-law, John E. Meyer; and two brothers: Ronald J. Hoeser and Dale E. Hoeser.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to DaVita Marshfield Dialysis, Marshfield Area Respite Care Center, or Marshfield Health Services.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.
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