Barbara A. (Jensen) Root Vanek Obituary

We announce the death of Barbara A. (Jensen) Root Vanek of Shakopee, Minnesota, who passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 86. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara A. (Jensen) Root Vanek to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Col. Carl Clifford Jensen and Margorie Rebecca Jensen; and her brother Bill. She is survived by: her children, Robert William Root (Kay Marie) of Gresham, WI, Karen Lynn Root of Mesa, AZ, Elizabeth Ann (Christopher Scott Olson) of Savage, MN and Timothy Steven Root of Advance, NC.; her sister-in-law Kathy Saylor; her cousin Michael Schliessmann; her grandchildren, Amie Root, Mark, Taylor Root, Samantha Root, Elina, Austin Felber, Curtis Olson, Mary Root, Jamison Root, Sophia, Brandon Root-Wilhelm, Whitaker Root and Quentin Root; and her great grandchildren, Phoebe, Jasper Felber, Mya Root and Zoey Root.

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