Barbara R. Fett worked at Pandora Family Physicians
Services scheduled for Monday, August 18
Barbara R. Fett, 79, passed away August 14, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Barb was born January 7, 1946 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Francis and Madlyn (Isham) Marquart. She married Edwin Fett and they were divorced.
Barb graduated from Bluffton High School. She was in retail sales at Crouse Lumber and later worked at Pandora Family Physicians. Barb was a member of Bluffton Presbyterian Church where she had served as a deacon and on the stewardship committee. She was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star, had been an advisor for the Rainbow Girls and enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include two step-sisters, Jane Kimmel and Mary Kimmel both of Rochester, New York; a step-brother, Alan Kimmel of Australia; a nephew, Jeff Fett of Bluffton and a close friend, Judy (Larry) Huber of Bluffton.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents and her step-father, Joel Kimmel.
Barb's services will begin at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 18, 2025 at Bluffton Presbyterian Church. Pastor Jeanne Gay officiating. Burial will take place at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 07:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/
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