As neighbors of Barb and Jim...we were blessed beyond belief! The entire family was welcoming, kind and helpful! If Barb was concerned about us she would call us! She was always so engaged and interested in our well being! We love this family! Barbara Klotz..is a kind , loving person we will dearly miss. God Bless you ALL AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME AND JOURNEY. LOVE, THE SALLY BECKER FAMILY..NEXTDOOR💜✝️💜🙏😪✝️🕊💜🙏💜

Aunt Barb, I feel like I've known you all my life.  I've heard stories from my mom Denise, since I was little, about how you were both in the hospital around the same time giving birth to us two boys (me & Scott).  The bond that was birthed in the summer of 73, has graced me with the opportunity to visit you & Uncle Jim more than I probably would have.  The last time was just a couple of months ago (to my own blessing) & as always you were wearing that warm welcoming smile.  You even stood to greet me & my brother Josh when we came into the house & continued to stand, even though it wasn't easy, until I urged you to sit.  Yet this is just who you were. Compassionate,  courteous, and kind.  Always joking. Always inquiring and showing interest in our lives. You will be missed, but the essence of you lives on through your children, so I'll be able to catch a glimpse of you every time Sherri laughs or Scott smiles.  Until we see each other again, say hi to your brother (Grandpa G) and my Dad for me. 

Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Klotz family tonight. Aunt Barb was such a kind and beautiful soul who always wore a smile. I know there is a huge family reunion this week in heaven in her honor with Aunt Barb, Grandma & Grandpa Grout, Uncle Dink, my brother Wes and my mom & dad all in attendance. Praying for gods grace and love for the entire family….. Don & Christine Grout / Advance, NC

Favorite photo of mom as a little girl. Everyone always told her that she looks like Shirley Temple in this image. 

Aunt Barb was kind, fun loving, with so much laughter!  She always made time for the nieces and nephews. I remember being in attendance at her installation as Queen with Job's Daughters.  It was a special evening for her.  She looked so beautiful in her gown and purple robe and truly was the queen of our heart! I also remember how excited we all were when we heard that Aunt Barb was getting engaged to Jim.  We got invited over to G'ma and Gpa's house to meet him. He had a blue convertible and Aunt Barb asked if my sisters and I wanted to go with them for a short ride with the top down.  Aunt Barb sat in the front seat with a scarf tied on her thick, beautiful hair holding it in place and we sat in the back with our hair flying wildly in every direction...so fun!! Our family fondly remembers Aunt Barb hosting many Christmas Eves, and we have a lot of other great memories spending time together at birthdays, holidays. and special occasions.  Love and prayers to the Klotz family.

I remember how her nose quivered from laughing so hard after I shook ketchup all over the room at a family dinner.  And sitting next to my mom, Marge Grout, when we had peas for dinner was always a recipe for giggling a they seemed to roll off of their plates into each others laps. I'm sure her laugh and smile will always be recalled fondly by so many.  I'm certain it will brighten heaven as our Savior welcomes her home.  Rest well and rejoice Aunt Barb.

Aunt Barb had such a wonderful laugh.  Whenever I see peas, yes the vegetable, my thoughts go directly to her. At a family dinner at their house, she served peas with dinner. For some reason she was using a knife to eat the peas.  The knife wasn't able to hold her peas and was falling off onto the table and the floor. My mom was having trouble eating her peas also. Because of the situation, they both started laughing to the point of tears streaming down their faces, both of their nostrils flaring with laughter. It was one of the BEST dinners we had with her. 

I was honored to be one of her flower girls in her wedding and to have ours sons become good friends with their birthday being only 5 days apart. 

I love you and will miss your smile and your laugh.

Denise Koehn 

Aunt Barb was a fun loving and sweet soul.  She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

My prayers are with her and all her family.  

May she rest in peace with grandma and grandpa,   Duane and my dad, mom and Wes.

All my love to the Klotz Family ❤️



OBITUARY

Barbara "Barb" Kay Klotz

November 26, 1944 – February 1, 2023

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Highland

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