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Barbara Jean "Barb" Hoerning

September 3, 1955 — December 2, 2020

Barbara Jean Hoerning, age 65 of Appleton, passed away on December 2, 2020 at her home. Barb was born on September 3, 1955 to Merlin and Anna May (Van Eyke) Olson. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School. On June 10, 2000 she married Charles “Chuck” Hoerning at Smith Park in Neenah.

 She loved time with all of her family and especially loved time with her grand-babies and great grandbabies. She was a great shopping partner, but especially loved to be outdoors. Barb loved gardening, cooking, canning and being barefoot in the grass. She was loved by all and will be missed.

 For many years she played in a Dart League with several friends.

 For many years she had an in-home daycare and as the children grew up, they always stayed in touch with Barb. She was like a mom to all the children in her care. She also worked for many years at Allenville Produce where she helped set up produce stands all over the state. For several years she also worked at Manderfield’s Bakery and enjoyed baking as well. She also enjoyed the Farmers Market in Oshkosh and made many trips there over the years.

 She is survived by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Hoerning of Appleton, children Dana Hoerning of Neenah, David (Kelly) Hoerning of Appleton, Rachel Brick of Combined Locks, Tamra Zirbel of Appleton, and Tyler (Myka) Hoerning of Appleton, grandchildren: Jeremy, Dominic, Kiara, Nick, Lydia, Hailey, Alivia, Julian, Ambryella, and Elijah, great-grandchildren: Levi and Hayden, and her beloved dogs, Maddie with the attitude and Tomlinson, as well as many other relatives and friends.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandmother who she was very close to, Dina Van Eyke, and her daughter Tascha Ann.

 There will be a funeral service for Barb on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:00pm at Wichmann Funeral Homes, Superior Street Location at 537 N. Superior Street in Appleton. There will be a gathering at the funeral home prior to the service from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Appleton at a later date.

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