Barbara Rose Drews, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2024, at age 83.  She is reunited with her beloved husband Forrest and dearest dog, Dixie.

Left to cherish Barb’s memory are her loving children Glenn (Jen) Drews, Lori (Vaughn) Stock, Connie Drews, and Debbie Drews; adored grandchildren Emily (Dave) Groth, Kristopher (Ashley) Schmitting, Erin Schmitting, Elyse (Cody) Schroeder, Emma Schmitting (Brevin), and Ellie Schmitting (Blake); and great grandchildren Izzy, Willow, Scarlett, Jackson and Maggie Groth, Tyson Schmitting, and Sophie Schroeder.

Barb grew up in Wauwatosa and later moved to Mukwonago where she met Forrest, her true love. They married and went on to purchase a farm and raise 4 children. Getting her hands dirty was of no concern to Barb as she diligently worked on the farm with the beef herd and crops, then dairy and milking. There is no doubt that she will be remembered as one of the happy people, always with a smile on her face and kind words.  Barb’s loving and caring nature was evident as she took a genuine interest in others and what was happening in their lives. 

In her later years, spending time with her dearest dog Dixie brought her great pleasure, along with reading, watching game shows, playing words with friends, and snapchatting and texting with family and friends.

A visitation will be held at NOON, followed by a short service at 2PM on Thursday, October 3 at Shmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Mukwonago (930 Main St.). Upon conclusion of the funeral home service, the family invites attendees to the Rural Home Cemetery in Big Bend (S94 W23480 Forest Home Av) for a graveside service.

KIND PEOPLE ARE THE BEST KIND OF PEOPLE.

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