Barbara F. Thew

Barbara F. Thew, 82, of 913 Hickory Creek Dr, Oconomowoc, WI died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Azura Memory Care, Oconomowoc, WI. Barb was born January 17, 1939 in Crandon, WI to Lionel & Josephine Minton. Barb had three sisters and many cousins she enjoyed being with throughout her life. She married Don Thew on March 7, 1964 and was happily married for 57 wonderful years. Barb started her career after graduating from Sturgeon Bay HS in 1957 by working for the VA in Washington, D.C. Barb returned to WI in 1959 and moved to Milwaukee to work for the VA where she met Don through a mutual acquaintance. Barb and Don raised three children in New Berlin before relocating to Okauchee Lake where they lived for 33 years and enjoyed life with friends and family. Barb and Don traveled frequently in retirement eventually becoming snowbirds between Corpus Christi, TX and WI. Barb bowled for many years in New Berlin including a celebrity appearance on Bowling with the Champs. She is survived by her husband Don, a daughter, Ginger (Dan) Moldenhauer, and two sons, Greg of Waukesha and Mike (Margaret) of Elm Grove; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and a grandchild. Services to be held Thursday, November 4th, at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Scharnell. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM with mass from 11 AM – Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association of WI ALZ.org.