Barbara Jean Picknell Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara Jean Picknell of Barron, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 20, 2026 at the age of 82. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Patrick and Jean Patrick (Klick); her husband Gene; her children-in-law, Paul Schmitz and Danette Picknell; her grandson Dane Picknell; her close friend Charlie Kurtzhals; and her siblings, Dodie Huehn and Dennis Patrick.
She is survived by: her children, Lori Schmitz and Todd Picknell of Barron; her grandchildren, Gina Sookiayak (Harvey) of Rice Lake, Tracy Rudolf (Tom) of Rice Lake and Bailey Smith (Scott) of Rice Lake; and her siblings, Mary Stodola (Bernie) of Barron, Judy Wirth of Rice Lake and Bill Patrick of Big Lake, AK. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.
