Barbara E. Kellenberger

Barbara “Barb” Eleanor Kellenberger, age 78, of South Amana, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the South Amana Cemetery, South Amana, with Elder Kristie Yoder officiating. Friends may visit at 10:15 a.m., prior to the service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Barb’s name to the family. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Barb is survived by her two children Linda Gipple, of South Amana and Greg (Tammy) Kellenberger, of South Amana; three grandchildren Ashley Kellenberger (Jake), Lucas Kellenberger and Andrew Kellenberger (Kendall); one great grandson Axel Vance; a grand doggie Dallas; four sisters Myrna Leinart, Frances (Jesse) Gomez, Mary (Bill) Kreis and Gini (Gene) Possehl; two brothers-in-law Gordon (DeAnna) Kellenberger and Pat (Kathy) Kellenberger; many nieces, nephews and their families and life long friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2018, a brother-in-law Bob Leinart and nephew Mark Leinart.

Barb was born October 6, 1942, North of Marengo in Iowa County, the daughter of Jasper Jr. and Marjorie (Simmons) Misel. She attended Marengo High School and graduated salutatorian of her class in 1960. On November 12, 1960, she married Jerry Kellenberger at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Barb worked at the Amana Society Bakery and The Old Wine Cellar until it closed and then worked at the Ackerman Winery. She later retired to care for Jerry during his illness. She made the best sugar cookies! Barb watched N.C.I.S. on Tuesday nights, and was not to be interrupted by anything. She was an avid book reader and kept books everywhere there might be a chance to read.