Barbara J. Schleis, 71, Green Bay, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 4, 2014 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 30, 1943 in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Patzke) Mertens. After graduating from East High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin. Barbara worked in the lab at Schreiber Foods for many years before retiring.
Barbara is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Carol and Dan Kussow of Plainfield and Nancy Weiland of Green Bay; one niece, Melissa Gangi of Dixon; and two grand-nieces.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary; one infant brother, Timothy; one brother-in-law, Frederick Weiland.
Private family services were held at Malcore Funeral Home.
Memorials in Barbara’s name may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.