Barbara A. Rossberg, age 68, of Maple Lake, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at her son’s home after a long hard fought battle with cancer.

Memorial Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake with Rev. Gerry Bass officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery near Hasty. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Barbara Ann Rossberg was born February 20, 1948 in Cloquet, Minnesota to Herbert and Luetta (Ronning) Schelinder. At the age of 16 she moved with her family to the Monticello area where she graduated high school in 1966. On September 14, 1968 she was united in marriage to Maynard Rossberg at Faith Lutheran Church, near Monticello. While working various jobs, Barb raised her four children. Eventually, Barb began working for the Maple Lake Bakery, where she worked for over 20 years. Barb enjoyed music, whether it be listening or singing karaoke. She liked to feed the birds and took a special interest in hummingbirds. She also enjoyed the occasional trip to a casino. Above all, Barb treasured the time she was able to spend with her family, especially watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Barb is survived by her children, Allen (Jude) Rossberg, Jill (Jamie) Dean, and Tammy (fiancé Tracy Evans) Rossberg all of Monticello and Lance “Buck” (Kaylene) Rossberg of Clearwater; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Donald (Jean) Schelinder of Oliver, WI, Robert (Linda) Schelinder of Hasty, and Beverly (Kenny) Marquette of Maple Lake; and nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends, especially all those she greeted while working at the bakery. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Luetta, husband Maynard, and siblings, LeRoy and Ronald Schelinder.

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