Barbara J. (Bates) Willemssen

Barbara Willemssen died at Copperleaf Memory Care in Marathon City, Wisconsin on Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born Barbara Jane Bates near Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa on April 18, 1941, to the late Sarah L. Hart and Earl Arthur Bates. She was the sister of Lois, Evie, Richard, Linda, Dottie, and Gary. Barb had four children: Pam, Perry, Brad, and Chad. Her grandchildren: Zac, Ben, Casey, Dylan, Cierra, and Dakota. Her great grandchildren: Rosen, Harper, Charlotte, Indigo, Declan, and one more on the way. Barb loved her family and spending time with them. She was fascinated with family history and loved to work on her family tree and visit old family haunts. She loved to plant and tend to her flower gardens. Barb loved to drive and be on the move. She loved to travel. She will be dearly missed. There will be a private family celebration of life later in the year.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family or Copperleaf Assisted Living, 663 Maratech Avenue, Marathon, WI 54448.