Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Barbara Ann (Barry) Boss, age 70, of Oshkosh, passed away, Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at home.
She was born in Leesburg, Florida on September 16, 1945, to William and Dorothy (Sundstrom) Barry. On August 16, 1969, Barbara married Jay R. Boss. After teaching for 32 years, she retired in 2001 because of her health. Barbara had been a volunteer for the Oshkosh Literacy Council for many years, a supporter of the Humane Society, and a lifelong quilter.
Barbara is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 46 years, Jay; two brothers, John Barry, of Wichita, Kansas; Steve (Ellen) Barry, of Birmingham, Alabama; two brothers-in-law, Rick (Wanda) Boss, of Austin, Texas; Wayne (Mary) Boss, of Oshkosh; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends who enriched her life and made her feel loved.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Brooks Cemetery, town of Vinland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Melodie Hoenecke wrote on August 7, 2016
Barb was a wonderful co-worker and teacher to my 3 children. My sympathies to Jay and the rest of her family.
Erica Schommer wrote on August 7, 2016
Jay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of sitting in her room after school when I was in elementrary school. She was always so sweet and patient with me. In middle school, she was my favorite teacher. She will be dearly missed.
Joanne & Duane Wussow wrote on August 6, 2016
Our condolences
Geri Cook wrote on August 5, 2016
My deepest sympathy Jay and the entire Boss/Barry family.