Barbara Joan Bahr, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Shawano. Barbara was born on October 7, 1936, in Mosling, Wisconsin to the late Earl George and Meta Kathryn (Madsen) Carson. While in high school she met the love of her life, Marvin Bahr. On February 16, 1957, she was united in marriage to Marvin in Mosling, Wisconsin. They had a wonderful 65 years together before his passing in 2022. Barbara loved children and worked as a teacher most of her life, starting in a one room schoolhouse in Red River and then as a teacher and administrator for youth as well as adults in Madison, Oshkosh and Keshena. In Barbara’s free time, she was an avid reader, she loved to bake and she cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church and volunteered for numerous organizations and causes including Meals on Wheels.

Barbara is survived by her sons, Arvin Bahr and Arthur (Kris) Bahr; grandchildren, Daniel, Joshua, Jaime, Kari, and Cass; great-grandchildren, Carson, Misha, Keianna, Cella, and Finley; and sister, Beverly Gerritsen.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; son, Alfred Bahr; daughters-in-law, Vicki Bahr and Cheryl Bahr; siblings, Polly, Edith, Margie, Oscar, Esther, Alice, Kathryn and Wayne; and parents, Earl and Meta Carson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church with Rev. Travis Kleinschmidt officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in Zion Rest Cemetery, Gresham.