Barbara Marie Santkuyl

Barbara Santkuyl, age 67, passed away on June 26, 2018 at her home in Darboy, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Appleton, WI to Arthur and Joan (Young) Santkuyl. After graduating from Kimberly High School, Barb worked at Kimberly Clark where she rose from a secretarial position to purchasing director thru retirement. She enjoyed working with her loving friends for twelve years at St. Pat’s Christian Bookstore and Festival Foods (Kimberly).
Barb lived a life inspired by her faith and compassion for others. She volunteered at homeless shelters, Red Cross locally and in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. Her devoted faith and the desire to share with others was evident in her work at St Pat's Christian Book Store and teaching catechism classes at Holy Spirit Parish. Barb also expressed her faith by participating as a merchant actress in the annual Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play for numerous years. After achieving Master Gardener Certification, she created a bird sanctuary, including over a hundred hosta varieties. Her garden was a refuge for wildlife and spiritual healing. Barb adopted all of her dogs thru animal rescue.
Barb is survived by her mother, Joan Santkuyl; her sons, Thomas (Summer) Van Mun, Greg Van Mun and Alan (Rachel) Van Mun; siblings, Vicki (Ray) Harrington, Cathy Broan, Mike (Dory) Santkuyl and Rick (Mary Jo) Santkuyl; grandchildren, Darian Van Mun, Autumn Bodoh, Greysen and Aeralyn Van Mun, Chayse, Skylin and Kyleigh McFadden, Tanner and Bree Van Mun; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Barb was preceded in death by her father Arthur Santkuyl and brother Mark Santkuyl.
A funeral mass for Barb will be celebrated at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish- Darboy Site, W5831 Highway KK, Darboy. Friends may visit at the church from 2:30 PM until the time of mass. Inurnment will be in Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly.
Barb’s family would like to extend a special thank you to all Theda Care and Froedtert healthcare providers as well as members at Kathy's House that cared for her during this journey.
In remembrance of Barb all gifts of condolence will be distributed to the following charities: Kathy's House, Red Cross, Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, St Pat's Christian Bookstore. Please address these to Barbara M Santkuyl Rev Trust.
To leave a special memory or condolences with her family please visit wichmannfuneralhomes.com.