Dorothy Barta, of Antigo, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at home under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and her family. She was 76 years old. She was born on March 4, 1938 in Antigo, a daughter of Frank and Hattie (Hersant) Piotrzkowski. She married Kenneth Barta on May 16, 1959 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo. He survives.
She attended St. Hyacinth Catholic grade school, completed ninth grade at St. John Catholic School and graduated from Our Lady of Holy Cross Catholic High School in Merrill in 1956.
After high school she worked for Toburen Photography for several years. Mrs. Barta worked at Langlade Laundry and Cleaners for one year prior to working at Langlade Memorial Hospital Laundry where she was employed for 19 years. For the past 22 years she drove cars for Brickner's of Antigo.
She was a member of SS Mary and Hyacinth Catholic Church where she volunteered often including folding bulletins for the past 40 years.
She enjoyed crocheting, assembling jigsaw puzzles, camping, traveling, playing angry birds, listening to polka music and reading.
In addition to her husband survivors include a daughter Jane (Joe) Wolf, Clearwater, FL; two sons Paul Barta (Kelly), Antigo, Craig (Cheryl) Barta, Antigo; three sisters Sr. Raphael and Sr. Florence both of Manitowoc, Mary (Herb) Meyer, Antigo; a brother John (Jean) Petroski, Maplewood, MN; four grandchildren Wyatt Barta, Amy (Marvin) Brisby, Michael and Cady Molitor; five great-grandchildren Devon, Marvin Jr. and Malik Brisby, Sade Molitor and Cierra Hurlbert.
She was preceded in death by a son Gary in infancy, her parents, three sisters, Sr. Odelia, Theresa Spychalla, and Annie Ridgeman, a brother Henry Piotrzkowski.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Visitation will be 3:30 - 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Friday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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i loved my great grandma and i still do.
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless!
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Dear Ken and the entire Barta Family ~ It is said that when we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have a beautiful Dorothy angel to watch over you now.
Dorothy was such a great friend to our Mom and not only had a big heart, but great sense of humor too. I will never forget the laughter I always heard when being around Dorothy. I extend my most sincere condolences to all of you at this time. And I am so grateful to have known such a truly lovely lady while growing up in Antigo! Cheri Galecke
I had the great fortune of growing up right next door to the Bartas. I viewed them as my second family and much of that was Dorothy's generosity in welcoming me into the family.
Many years have passed since then. I had the opportunity to see Dorothy a couple of years ago and it was like no time had passed at all and I was still that welcomed member of the family.
Ken, Jane, Paul, Craig and your families - please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My heart goes out to you all.
Dear Barta Family -
Dorothy was one of those people you just enjoyed being around, her smile and her kind way was a magnet that others wanted to be a part of. She was one of those people who come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts. She was a true friend to my mom and as a young lady she was also a calm friendly voice in my own life as the Galecke girls worked through the tribulations of growing up in Antigo. Dorothy brought so many happy moments into all of our lives, and has now left us with a treasure trove of memories. I will never forget her. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time of loss.
Dear Ken and Family,
So sorry for your loss. She will be truly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from Rita Dettman, Ken Dettman and Carol Dettman-Smith
Ken and family, We are sorry to learn of Dorothy's passing. We remember her as a very nice person when meeting her when you and the "Gang" came out to Polar for Friday nite fish frys, back in the '80s. May she rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord ,Jesus Christ forever. Ralph & Mary Schwartz
(Formerly of Polar)
Dearest Ken & Family ~ Dorothy was such a wonderful and loving person, and working with her for 15 years was so completely enjoyable for me. I will forever cherish the time we spent together. Dorothy was an absolutely great lady and genuine friend. May all the memories of her wonderful life give you comfort during this time and please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Dorothy throughout the coming days. God Bless you all and her wonderful spirit. My most sincere condolences to you. Judy
Dear Ken and Family,
I've known you both and your family for many, many years and we've had so many good times together. It is with great sadness the passing of Dorothy, or Dot, as some called her. I can't tell you how deep my sympathy for all of your family is at this moment. May God bless and care for her as she cared for the family she had on earth.
Dear Ken and Family -
My heartfelt prayers are with you all as you complete, what I am certain, has been a very difficult journey. May God hold each and every one of you close. May you perhaps see that special star up in the sky that I know Dorothy will be looking through from heaven, always watching over and loving you forever.
In prayer, sympathy and faith.
Ken and Family; So sorry to hear this. I remember her as one of the sweetest people ever. I will say prayers for all of you.
I can remember Dorothy hemming my dress for my brothers wedding and I said gee Dorothy is it hot in here or what she said gee Kathy maybe your pregnant and we laughed well Dorothy was right I was ..lol she was a exceptional woman this is a very sad loss God bless the family and especially Ken..Dorothy you'll be missed:(
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