Barbara Jean Henrich

Barbara J. Henrich, age 62, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Barbara Jean Bach was born March 11, 1953 in Storm Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin C. and Donna M. (Magnussen) Bach. Barbara attended school in Storm Lake, graduating from Storm Lake High School in 1971. She furthered her education at Mankato State in Mankato, Minnesota. On September 15, 1973, Barbara was united in marriage to Thomas Michael Henrich in Storm Lake. Together, they were blessed with two children, Christopher Michael and Heather Marie. Barbara began her first job at the Buena Vista County Treasurer’s Office. She went on to work at the ASCS Office and Consumer’s Supply in Storm Lake. The past seventeen years, until retirement, Barbara worked as a Deputy Auditor at the Buena Vista County Auditor’s Office. She took great pride in her responsibilities serving the community, especially during election time. Barbara enjoyed reading and taking care of her grand puppies, Tucker and Griswold. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend to many. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Thomas Michael Henrich of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Chris (Meghann) Henrich of Storm Lake, Iowa; Heather (Phil) Smith of St. Paul, Minnesota; mother, Donna M. Bach of Storm Lake, Iowa; sister, Linda (John) Racine of Spirit Lake, Iowa; father and mother-in-law, Edwin and Marilyn Henrich of Newell, Iowa; brothers and sisters-in-law: Michael Henrich of Newell, Iowa; Sally Henrich of Omaha, Nebraska; Cindy (Alan) Gibson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; James (Stacy) Henrich of State Center, Iowa; Sara Eben of Greeley, Colorado; many loved nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Bach; sister, Kathleen A. Bach; and sister-in-law, Susan Eakins.

Barbara Jean Henrich

March 11, 1953 - June 21, 2015