Barbara A. Broering

Barbara A. Broering, age 80, of Burkettsville, died on Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Gardens at St. Henry.  She was born May 19, 1943, in Shelby County, to the late Herbert & Lucille (Wesbecher) Sommer.  On November 21, 1964, she married her husband Elmer C. Broering.  Elmer preceded Barb in death on May 17, 2023. Barb is survived by five children and their spouses: Marvin & Jenny Broering of Burkettsville, Greg & Brenda Broering of Portland, IN, Sandy & Ron Post of St. Henry, Vicki & Steve Knapke of St. Henry, and Cara & Mark Koesters of Bellbrook.  Other surviving family members include 23 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, as well as a sister, Marilyn Fortkamp, and in-laws: Linda Sommer, Mary & Louis Grieshop, Paul & Karen Broering, Luke & Barb Broering, Janice Broering, Robert & Betty Broering, Jean & Orville Borgert, Wally & Shirley Broering, and Denny & Sharon Ontrop.

In addition to her parents and husband, Barb is preceded in death by a brother, Bill Sommer, and in-laws, Lee Fortkamp, Don Broering, Irene & George Speelman, Esther Ontrop, Vernon Gehret, and Nancy Broering, as well as her father and mother-in-law, Lawrence & Stella Broering.

Barb was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Burkettsville.  She was very talented with knitting, swedish weaving, and sewing.  She loved vacationing with her husband at their place in Florida.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at St. Bernard Catholic Church.  Following the funeral mass, burial will take place in the St. Bernard Cemetery in Burkettsville. Friends may call on Monday, April 29, from 4:00 PM to 8:00PM or on Tuesday, from 9:00AM to 10:00 AM at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice or the Cancer Association of Mercer County. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.