Barbara Barb Menke

Birth date: May 18, 1932 Death date: Jun 3, 2018

Barb was born May 18, 1932 in Hampton, Iowa the daughter of A. W. (Arnie) and Leona (Brandt) Rathman. Barb grew up the only child of Arnie and Leona and developed a lifelong relationship with a multitude of cousins. Barb graduated Read Obituary

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Emma Tilley

418w ago

I often think about Barb and how she was such a devoted and loving person. I am glad that I had the opportunity to help her stay at home and remember the sweet memories of John. Condolences to all the family.
Caregiver, Emma

Sue And Bob Ackley

425w ago

Steve and Nancy and family:
We know you all loved Grandma and we send our condolences.
Sue andBob

Mike & Lynn Young

425w ago

Loved Barb and John. I worked at Hach with Bart. Barb and John invited us into their home whenever we were in town. Invited our Cocker Spaniel, Herschel as well. Wonderful folks. God bless.
Mike & Lynn Young

Virginia (Crawford) Kunkel

425w ago

My condolences to Steve and Bart and your families during these days. I hope your strength and help comes from trusting Christ Jesus.
Wish I had known that Barb was here in Ames. Barb and I were in the same graduation class in Hampton. Her cousin, Ruth and I were married to brothers. Barb and probably could have shared many good times.
I will pray for the comfort of the Lord to bring you and your families through these immediate times.

Michael

425w ago

We love you, Grandma! Thinking of you

Pamela (Clark) West

425w ago

sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I remember Barb from the years she worked at our company Ames Seed Farms. My mother is living with me now and she remembers working with Barb and said I think she flew to Ridgway with her and my Dad, Dale Clark, to plant corn. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Pamela (Clark) West

Rebecca Christian Patience

425w ago

Barb and John were our neighbors on Roxboro. I liked stopping by to see them because they were always so welcoming and gracious. I took my grandkids over, and my dog, and they were always welcoming, be it just me or rambunctious canines and little kids.. In the spring when I took her some hyacinths, you would have thought I'd brought her diamonds. She always remembered and asked about members of my family, our travels, my husband John and his work, and life in general. She was interested, and interesting. She was such a gracious lady, and John was such a gent. Their mutual respect and devotion to each other in age was a great example. I hope to age with that much dignity and class. We will miss them.

Rebecca Christian Patience

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