OBITUARIES

Barbara B. Stuetzer of Geneva, age 95, passed away Saturday, 9 March, 2019. Barbara was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 4, 1923 to Alex and Laura McColl. She and her younger sister, Mary, grew up in Geneva. After graduating from Geneva High School, she attended the University of Cincinnati, attaining her Registered Nurse degree. Barbara married Fred J. Stuetzer, a Navy pilot, and moved with Fred to San Diego, CA, where their first two children, John and Alex, were born. Daughter Beth was born in Pensacola, FL on a subsequent tour of duty. After Fred completed his active duty, the family moved back to Geneva and Barbara was hired as the school nurse in the Geneva School System. Two more children came along, Becky and Scott, and Barbara continued to work for the school system. After the death of her husband, Fred, in 1958, Barbara went back to school and attained her teaching certificate. She remained working in the Geneva Area City School system, with jobs ranging from Physical Education teacher to ultimately retiring in 1985 as the first female Athletic Director in Ashtabula County. In her retirement, she relished being around her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, pets, and friends. She traveled, volunteered in her community, and was always available to help anyone in need. She was a remarkable woman who was dearly loved and will be missed by many. Calling Hours: 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, 13 March, 2019 at Walker Funeral Home, 828 Sherman St., Geneva Service: 11:00am, Thursday, 14 March, 2019 at Walker Funeral Home

Interment: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneva, immediate family only.