Obituaries

MADISON/LAKE PUCKAWAY – Barbara J. Keldahl, age 97, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Oak Park Place. Barb was born on April 24, 1926, in White Bear Lake, MN to Robert and Gladys (McLaughlin) Bacon but raised by her Uncle John and Aunt Dora Bacon. She graduated from White Bear High School. While out riding bikes she found the love of her life, Paul O. Keldahl. They married on November 22, 1947, at St. Mary of the Lake Church in White Bear Lake. She worked at the 3 M Company, Bell Telephone Company, and finished her career as an LPN at Central Wisconsin Center. Barb was a member of the CCW, Homemakers Club, Quilting Club, and the Canasta Club. She was a master knitter. Barb also loved to do ceramics, cross stitch, embroidery, wood burning, leather work, and anything crafty. She enjoyed margaritas, dark beer, cruisin’ on a pontoon boat, playing cards (Grandma always wins), and camping through the United States. Barb’s sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Barb is survived by her children, David (Lisa), Bruce (Roxanne), and Susan (Timothy) Knable; grandchildren, Kelly, Julie, Tara, Shawn, Bergan, Hilary, Tina, Andrew, Madelyn, and Nathan; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great grandson. She is survived by other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; daughter, Paula Jenks; grandson, Christopher Jenks; and three siblings.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Her final resting place will be with her husband at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona.

The family would like to thank the skilled nursing staff of Agrace Hospice and Oak Park Place, especially Felicia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace Hospice. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N. Sherman Avenue

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