Barbara Jane Walter
69, Appleton, passed away at home Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 25, 1947 in Peoria, IL to Kenneth and Jane (Campbell) Hamm. Barb was introduced to Robert Walter by her good friend, Jan and they later wed on February 10, 1968. Barb loved to travel and enjoyed the camper van style of travel; but her annual trips to Florida with her mother were a highlight for them both.
Barb's "Hobby" was the Green Bay Packers that began with Training Camp in July followed by "Packer Sunday's " complete with pizza and beer.
Barb's laughter and memorable smile will forever be a treasured memory to her friends and family who will always remember her when the Packers play.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Robert of 48 years; children: Kelly (Scott) Smith, Neenah and Rob (fiancé, Sarah Doty) Walter, Appleton; four grandchildren: Cory and Amanda Smith, Alex Walter and Tanner Eisentrout; mother, Jane Hamm, Meadows, IL; a brother, Rick (Betty) Hamm, Lake Bloomington, IL; sister-in-law, Jan (John) Thietje, Nevada and their children: Jae Ann Thietje and Kai Thietje.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Hamm.
A Memorial Service for Barb will be held at 5 PM, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel with Maury Reed officiating. Friends may visit the family on Friday from 3 – 5 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to Boy Scout Troop 67 of Appleton.
A special thank you to all the caregivers who gave compassionate care to Barb and her family: Marna, Lena, Tammy, Kathy and Kathryn.
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