Barbara Bartlett Wetz

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 37 years, Donald Bartlett.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 31 years, John Wetz; children Jon (Julie) Bartlett, Joan (Dave) Edin, Jennifer (Craig) Bryant; and Jason (Julia) Bartlett; her blended family also includes stepdaughter Lisa (Jay) Lardy; grandchildren Benjamin, Zachary, Allison, Kelsey, Brandon, Veronica, Alex, Aaron, Elizabeth, and Sarah; and great-grandchildren Hunter, Emmett, Gabrielle, Abigail, Harrison, Aurora, and Kai.

She lived her life for her family, and she was the embodiment of unconditional love and support.

She was a mother like no other.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Christ United Methodist Church in Maplewood, MN at 2 pm, with a visitation one hour prior. Private inurnment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Paul Partners and their water project in Mahenge, Tanzania, or Friends In Need Food Shelf in St. Paul Park.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Beyond Hospice and St. Therese of Woodbury for the exceptional care they provided.