Barbara Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara Smith (Waunakee, Wisconsin), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on April 15, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Kemmerer and Esther Kemmerer (Reid); her husband Terry; her sister Kathy Power; her mother-in-law Delores; her son-in-law Perry Persike; her sister-in-law Suzanne; her boyfriend Kenneth Huxhold; and her sister Barb (Clinton).
She is survived by: her children, Sharol Persike and Daniel (Amanda Weber); her grandchildren, Amanda Wells (Jon), Tyler (Mackenzie Funk), Megan Persike and Ashley; her sister Doris Hanson; her siblings-in-law, Michael (Beverly), Philip Power and Cathy Potter (Dave); and her pets, Ruby and Daisy. She is also survived by three great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Boys and Girls Club of Madison. https://secure.givelively.org.
