Barbara Ann (Benken) HARMS OHRT

OHRT, BEENKEN, HOLM, HARMS, QUECK, RICH, SOBOTKA, DITTMER, HAND, MENSTER, HAAG, EILERS, OVERBECK, WATERMILLER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:07:01

November 13, 1941 ---- September 7, 2017

Barbara Ann Ohrt, 75, of Cedar Rapids, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at Kenwood Park United Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. Michael Metz. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Barb was born Nov. 13, 1941, in Belmond, Iowa, to Donald and Clara (Holm) Beenken. She graduated from Belmond High School. Barb was united in marriage to Carl E. Ohrt on May 15, 1992. Barb loved the Lord and made Him the foundation of her life. She was a member of Kenwood Park United Methodist Church.

Barb was a beloved teacher at Rockwell Day Care for 20 years. She impacted many young children and co-workers. In her free time, she enjoyed square dancing with her husband, as a member of Rapid Eights Square Dance. She enjoyed Bible study, gardening, doing crossword puzzles, baking, cooking and attending her grandchildren's activities.

Barb was a devoted and wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. Barb is survived by her husband of 25 years, Carl, of Cedar Rapids; son, Kent (Jane) Harms of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Queck of Sanborn, Iowa; stepsons, Ron (Julia) Ohrt of Marshalltown and Dan (Carrie) Ohrt of Cedar Rapids; stepdaughter, Julie (Josh) Rich of Marion; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Velmie Sobotka of Roberts, Wis.; a brother, Alan (Dixie) Beenken of Clarion; half sisters, Betty Beenken of Des Moines, Denise Beenken of Des Moines, Donna (Randal) Dittmer of Colfax and Cathy (Greg) Hand of Leola, Pa.; half brother, Rick Beenken of Des Moines; brother-in-law, Mearl (Alice) Ohrt of Melvin, Iowa; and sisters-in-law, Becky Menster (Mel Eilers) of Monticello and Penny (Mike) Haag of Sanborn. Preceding her death were her parents; stepparents, Edward and Florence Ohrt; brothers, Russell, Donald Jr. and Roger Beenken; and sisters, Marvella Overbeck and Delphine Watermiller.

We deeply appreciate your expressions of sympathy, prayers and love The family of Barbara Ohrt. A special thanks to Hospice of Mercy for the extra comfort and peace they gave her during this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital or Kenwood Park United Methodist Church.

The Gazette --- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
September 10, 2017