Obituary: Barbara Saladin, 87, of Dousman

Barbara L. Saladin, 87, of Dousman passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Angels Grace in Oconomowoc surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on August 24, 1937 to Edith Doxtator.  She married Richard Laing and together they had two daughters.  They were wed until his passing in 1987.  Barbara retired from the Crestwood Bakery in West Allis.  After retirement, Barbara continued to decorate cakes for bakeries.  Barbara remarried to Joe Saladin until his passing in 2015.

She was a singer with the Oneida Singers.

Barbara enjoyed singing especially Oneida songs, baking Christmas cookies, and most of all spending time with family.  She also enjoyed camping and traveling to Las Vegas with her family.  Barbara loved animals, cats and dogs both.  

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Faith (Jay Dusenbury) Shattuck, Barbara (Jack) Reich; grandchildren, Dustin (Courtney) Shattuck, Brandon Shattuck, Greg (Christy) Loeffler, Angel (Scott) Loose; great-grandchildren, Oliver Shattuck, Lance Freeman, Adrian Loeffler, Milani Loose, Gage Loose; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edith Doxtator and Reinie Baake; and husbands, Richard Laing and Joe Saladin.

A memorial service will take place at 4 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190.  A visitation will take place from 2 PM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Association.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Angels Grace for their exceptional care for Barbara.

Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

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