Barbara A. Scholz Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara A. Scholz (Cologne, Minnesota), whose life came to an end on December 10, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara A. Scholz or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her father Walter Friske; her husband Arnold; her mother Pauline "Bertha" Friske; her siblings, Robert Friske (Marlene), Wendall Friske (Bonnie), Allen, Ronald Friske (Jeanne) and Lois Straetz (Frank); her parents-in-law, Erwin and Hildegard Scholz; and her brothers-in-law, Lyman "Bud" Kerr, Peter Ellias, Robert Kather and William Scholz (Janet).
She is survived by: her children, Terrence Scholz (Carolyn), Kirk Scholz (Cheryl), Denise Gaynor (Michael) and Gelaine Halverson (John); her grandchildren, Allison McCleary (Ryan), Taylor Scholz (Kirsten), Rebecca Scholz, Dirk Gaynor, Jay Gaynor, Madeline Halverson and Calvin Halverson; her great grandchildren, Emmett, Miles, Nora and Thatcher; her sisters, Nancy Ellias and Janet Kerr; and her sisters-in-law, Carol Kather and Laverne Friske. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church (14735 County Rd 153, Cologne, MN 55322). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church (14735 CR 153, Benton Twp. 55322).
