Barbara K. Burch, age 65, of Piqua, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 7:30 a.m. at Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, OH. She was born April 27, 1953, in Piqua, OH, to the late Earl S. and Betty M. (Randles) Oelslager. She married Robert W. Burch July 31, 1971, in Piqua, OH. He preceded her in death Feb. 20, 2018.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert D. and April Burch, Van Buren, IN, Jeremy K. and Staci Burch, Piqua, OH; two sisters: Linda G. Higgins, Independence, KY, Teresa D. Ridenour, Piqua, OH; one brother: James E. and Sandy K. Oelslager, Fountain, FL; five grandchildren: Kasie Karnehm, Jayda Burch, Katelyn and Ross McWhorter, Caleb Long, Tyler and Marissa Hollingsworth; four great-grandchildren: Kyra Long, Madison Burch, Abigail McWhorter, Elyza Long.
Barbara graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1971. She enjoyed gardening, going to dog races, traveling and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara drove a semi for Piqua Transfer for 10 years, retiring in 2003.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, with the Rev. Michael Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert D. and April Burch, Van Buren, IN, Jeremy K. and Staci Burch, Piqua, OH; two sisters: Linda G. Higgins, Independence, KY, Teresa D. Ridenour, Piqua, OH; one brother: James E. and Sandy K. Oelslager, Fountain, FL; five grandchildren: Kasie Karnehm, Jayda Burch, Katelyn and Ross McWhorter, Caleb Long, Tyler and Marissa Hollingsworth; four great-grandchildren: Kyra Long, Madison Burch, Abigail McWhorter, Elyza Long.
Barbara graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1971. She enjoyed gardening, going to dog races, traveling and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara drove a semi for Piqua Transfer for 10 years, retiring in 2003.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, with the Rev. Michael Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Barbara K. Burch, age 65, of Piqua, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 7:30 a.m. at Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, OH. She was born April 27, 1953, in Piqua, OH, to the late Earl S. and Betty M. (Randles) Oelslager. She married Robert W. Burch July 31, 1971, in Piqua, OH. He preceded her in death Feb. 20, 2018.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert D. and April Burch, Van Buren, IN, Jeremy K. and Staci Burch, Piqua, OH; two sisters: Linda G. Higgins, Independence, KY, Teresa D. Ridenour, Piqua, OH; one brother: James E. and Sandy K. Oelslager, Fountain, FL; five grandchildren: Kasie Karnehm, Jayda Burch, Katelyn and Ross McWhorter, Caleb Long, Tyler and Marissa Hollingsworth; four great-grandchildren: Kyra Long, Madison Burch, Abigail McWhorter, Elyza Long.
Barbara graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1971. She enjoyed gardening, going to dog races, traveling and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara drove a semi for Piqua Transfer for 10 years, retiring in 2003.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, with the Rev. Michael Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert D. and April Burch, Van Buren, IN, Jeremy K. and Staci Burch, Piqua, OH; two sisters: Linda G. Higgins, Independence, KY, Teresa D. Ridenour, Piqua, OH; one brother: James E. and Sandy K. Oelslager, Fountain, FL; five grandchildren: Kasie Karnehm, Jayda Burch, Katelyn and Ross McWhorter, Caleb Long, Tyler and Marissa Hollingsworth; four great-grandchildren: Kyra Long, Madison Burch, Abigail McWhorter, Elyza Long.
Barbara graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1971. She enjoyed gardening, going to dog races, traveling and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara drove a semi for Piqua Transfer for 10 years, retiring in 2003.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, with the Rev. Michael Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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