Friday, December 8, 2023 ~ 11:00 a.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Thursday, December 7, 2023 ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
In Care of the Family for Future Designation
Barbara Jane Bartek, 85, of Wahoo, NE, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Lakeside Retirement Living in Omaha, NE. She was born July 9, 1938 in Holdrege, NE to Julius and Vera (Moore) Johnson. After graduating from Holdrege High School Barb attended Luther College where she met the love of her life, Donald Bartek. Don and Barb were married on August 17, 1958 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wahoo, NE.
Through the years, Barbara worked for Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital in Osceola, NE. The family moved to Minden, NE where mom worked for the Pioneer Village, then later as a legal secretary for Atkins and Wondra Law firm. After the family moved to Waverly, Barb was an executive secretary at Lincoln Grain in Lincoln, NE. The family moved to Scribner, NE where Barb was employed by the FDIC and then later at Scribner Public Library. Barb enjoyed reading, puzzles, playing Bridge and spending time with friends and family.
She is survived by four children, Steve Bartek, Wahoo, NE, Doug Bartek (Lori), Hooper, NE, Amy Masiongale (Jim), Raymore, MO, Joe Bartek (Rachel), Omaha, NE. She is also survived by six granddaughters she adored., Molly Stieren (Noah), Louisville, NE, Hannah Masiongale-Shook (Rob), Augusta, GA, Chloe Bartek (Kirk Martin), Ft. Riley, KS, Olivia Bartek, Kacy Bartek and Ally Bartek, Omaha, NE. Great Grandchildren, Addison and Alex Stieren, Louisville, NE. Brothers, Gary Johnson and Larry (Lois) Johnson. Sister, Marilyn Langemeier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bartek. Parents, Julius and Vera Johnson. Brother, Roger Johnson. Sister, Patricia Osborne.
Dear Bartek family. We were so blessed to know Barb and Don. What full lives they lived and the people they loved! Our hearts go out to you all. Know that we hold you close in thought and prayer.
Love Andy and Scott Fuller
Offering our deepest sympathies to all of you. It’s never easy losing a parent. May your loving memories sustain you.
Dearest Bartek Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences about the loss of dear Barb!!! We are honored to call you all our dear friends and to have known Barb and Don for years!!! Please let us know how we can help and please know our prayers, love and thoughts are with always, especially during this difficult time!!!! We wish we could be there!!!Lots of love, The Ramos/ Cowling family
Steve, so sorry you lost your mother. Sounds like she lead a wonderful life and I know she had a great family. May she rest in peace. Thinking about you and your family during this time
Praying for peace and comfort for you all
Dear Bartek family, our deepest sympathy to you all. Your parents meant so very much to us here in Scribner. We share so many great memories. God grant you all peace in knowing mom is safe in heavens home. John & Connie
DearBartek Family. I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Mom. She was my dear friend and co-worker. We had so much fun when we worked together. “We laughed so much and worked hard to improve that library. Our best cooperative idea was the Tannebaum Festival which turned into a major fund raiser for the library. I have missed her so much. God bless you all. He will grant you peace if you lean on Him during this time.
I am sorry that I will not be able to come as I had a major stroke in early May and I am balance challenged and have other stroke related issues. Know my prayers are with you all.
Jeanette Groppe
My deepest sympathies to you all in the loss of your mom! What a dear, I admired her so much growing up! Sending you all hugs and prayers! I did not get a message sent when your dad died and wanted to send my late condolences! He had a big impact on both Mark and my life!
Marcy Etzelmiller