Barbara J. Bartek

  • Barbara J. Bartek
    Barbara J. Bartek

    Barbara Jane Bartek, 85, of Wahoo, NE, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Lakeside Retirement Living in Omaha, NE. She was born July 9, 1938 in Holdrege, NE to Julius and Vera (Moore) Johnson. After graduating from Holdrege High School Barb attended Luther College where she met the love of her life, Donald Bartek. Don and Barb were married on August 17, 1958 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wahoo, NE.

    Through the years, Barbara worked for Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital in Osceola, NE. The family moved to Minden, NE where mom worked for the Pioneer Village, then later as a legal secretary for Atkins and Wondra Law firm. After the family moved to Waverly, Barb was an executive secretary at Lincoln Grain in Lincoln, NE. The family moved to Scribner, NE where Barb was employed by the FDIC and then later at Scribner Public Library. Barb enjoyed reading, puzzles, playing Bridge and spending time with friends and family.

    She is survived by four children, Steve Bartek, Wahoo, NE, Doug Bartek (Lori), Hooper, NE, Amy Masiongale (Jim), Raymore, MO, Joe Bartek (Rachel), Omaha, NE. She is also survived by six granddaughters she adored., Molly Stieren (Noah), Louisville, NE, Hannah Masiongale-Shook (Rob), Augusta, GA, Chloe Bartek (Kirk Martin), Ft. Riley, KS, Olivia Bartek, Kacy Bartek and Ally Bartek, Omaha, NE. Great Grandchildren, Addison and Alex Stieren, Louisville, NE. Brothers, Gary Johnson and Larry (Lois) Johnson. Sister, Marilyn Langemeier.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bartek. Parents, Julius and Vera Johnson. Brother, Roger Johnson. Sister, Patricia Osborne.

    Funeral Service, Friday, December 8th at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 504 W. 8th St., Wahoo, NE.

    Officiant, Pastor Bob Hayden. Visitation, Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE.

    Memorials in care of the family for the Luther College Liberal Arts program at Midland University.

    Visit www.marcysvoboda.com to leave condolences.

    Svoboda Funeral Home of Wahoo, NE is in charge of arrangements.