Barbara Johanek, of Wabeno, died Thursday, February 11, 2021, at her home under the care of hospice and her family. She was 70 years old. She was born on July 22, 1950, in Antigo, a daughter of Otto and Alma (Mosher) Frisch. She married Peter Johanek on October 21, 1972, in Antigo.

Barbara graduated from Antigo High School in 1968 and later received her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Parkland College in Champaign, Ill.

She taught early childhood education in Melrose, Minn., and Champaign, Ill. Following retirement, she moved to Wabeno.

Barbara enjoyed painting watercolor, ceramics, indoor gardening, and scrapbooking. She had a love for nature and animals, especially her cats and dogs. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and cherished time with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor.

She is survived by her husband Pete; four children, David (Crystal) Johanek of Zimmerman, Minn, Philip Johanek of Champaign, Ill, Joshua (Jennifer) Johanek of Euless, Texas and Rachel Johanek of Augusta, Ga; six grandchildren, Ella, Zachary, and Eli Johanek, and Jackson, Jake and Jordan Johanek; two sisters, Jane (William) Kozarek of Antigo and Margaret (Gary) Domke of Antigo; four brothers, Michael (Mary) Frisch of Readfield, Jeffrey Frisch of Antigo, Gregory Frisch of Antigo and Jerome (Kim) Frisch of Antigo; three sisters-in-law, Mary Brennecke of Antigo, Rosemary Deacy of Deerbrook and Jeanne (David) Csuy of North Fort Meyers, Fla; three brothers-in-law, James Johanek of Silverdale, Wash, William (Sandra) Johanek of Saint Simons Island, Ga and John (Mary) Johanek of Whitelaw.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Joseph and Gregory Johanek, Donald Brennecke and Kenneth Deacy; and a sister-in-law, Judith Johanek.

A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Pickerel with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home, with a parish wake service at 6:30 p.m. There will also be visitation Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.

Burial will take place at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Pickerel at a later date.

Memorials in Barbara's name may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, http://donate.lls.org or to your local Humane Society.

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