Barbara A. Resch

Barbara Ann Resch, age 77 years, of Menasha, passed away at her home on Thursday August 25, 2016 . She was born on August 19, 1939 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Marcella (Schwartzbauer) and Leonard Resch. Barbara lived her early years in the comfort and care of her family playing card games and community time at church activities including bingo. Barbara was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1957. She enjoyed her mini trips to local casinos often winning and sharing her winnings with her loved ones. Her travels also were casino centered and flew to Vegas for a memorable trip with her brother John (Patricia) her sister Betty, and her mother Marcella. Barbara was a regular at her lunch club with fellow retirees and co-workers from George Banta Co. She started at George Banta Co. in high school in the mailroom working up to the level of Assistant Service Director and retired after 45 years of dedicated service. Most of all she looked forward to a friendly game of cards among her family and friends.

Barbara will be dearly missed by her loving son Michael Resch, grandchildren Kimberly Resch and Brian Resch, great-grandchildren TaShawn, Dondre', Jamaris, Kevin and Elizabeth, sister-in-law Patricia Resch, nephew Jeffery Resch, nieces Paula (Steve) Basler, Kelly (Dan) Amundson, Mary Porsche and Kathy Gallow. Further survived by many great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, sisters Florence (Hubert) Porsche and Elizabeth Resch, brother John Resch, nephews Rob Resch and Charles Porsche.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara will be on Thursday September 1, 2016 at 11:30 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 528 2nd St., Menasha. Fr. Paul Paider celebrant. Private inurnment at a later date. Family and friends may gather at the Church from 9:30 am until time of Mass.

Barbara's family thanks Patricia, Paula, Kelly, Lisa, Perry and their families for their loving care of Barbara.