Barbara K. Wetzel Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara K. Wetzel of Appleton, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara K. Wetzel to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erwin Kollath and Pearl Kollath (Rohm); her husband Jim; her great grandchild Isolde Peterson; her brother Richard Kollath; her nephew Eric Kollath; Bob Wetzel and Jim Huss.
She is survived by: her stepchildren, Wendy Wetzel Carter (Rick), Stacy Lee Wetzel, Lori Olsen (Jason) and Lisa Van Schyndel (Bruce); her grandchildren, Mariah Carter (Travis), Ryan Carter (MaryEllen), Allyssa Rosenau-Peterson, Jr. (Sterling), Autumn Wolff (Blaine), Paige Olsen, Jeremy Van Schyndel (Mandy), Adam Van Schyndel, Mandy Remter (Tyler) and Camryn Hokenstad; her great grandchildren, Aiden Wetzel, Ella Pearl, Harmony Schramm, Caroline Rohm Carter, Carson, Carolynn Carter, Ellen, Matthew, Isaac Rosenau, Marlee, Zane, Trenton, Tenley, Talon, Emma, Tay Van Schyndel, Bentley, Berkley Remter and Tatum Lauson; her sister-in-law Cindy Kollath; her niece Kelly Kollath; and her pet Dutton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other extended relatives, and dear friends.
