Barber, Bruce O.

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• Obituary: 20 Sep 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Bruce Barber, 73, Shawano, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in Appleton. Born on May 24, 1937, in Appleton, he was the son of the late Edward and Pearl (Wolfgram) Barber. On Nov. 29, 1958, Bruce was united in marriage to Patricia A. Walrath. Patricia preceded him in death June 19, 1996.
Bruce was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. He owned and operated Barber's Clock Repair Service for over 50 years. Bruce loved music, singing in various choral groups and church choirs over the years. His love for music also included playing the piano and accordion. Bruce also enjoyed restoring and showing antique cars.
Bruce is survived by two daughters, Mary (Tom) Barber-Schmitz, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Julie Chandler, Aurora, Ill.; three grandchildren, Melonnie, Christopher and Benjamin. He is further survived by a sister, Betty Haufschildt, Appleton; and a brother, Clifford (Marge) Barber, also of Appleton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; his parents; a brother, Edward Barber, Jr.; and a sister, Phyllis Jones.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano, with the Rev. Peter Sherven officiating. Burial will be in Lake Drive Cemetery in the Town of Wescott. Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
www.swedbergfuneralhome.com