Barbara A. Timmler (nee Nigh), 81, of West Bend, passed away with her loving family at her side on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.
She was born on July 29, 1944, the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Schmidt) Nigh.
She was a graduate of Kewaskum High School.
She worked for the West Bend Company as a silk screener for more than 30 years.
She loved traveling, golfing and going to the casino.
She married her loving husband, Dale Timmler, on August 24, 1963, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. They raised three wonderful children.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dale; children, Joan (Joel) Janz, Brian (Jody) Timmler and Sandra (Ken) Mantz; grandchildren, Devan (Colleen) Janz, Blake Janz, Kolton Janz, Ashley Timmler, Robert Timmler, Elizabeth (Cory) Jensen, Andrew (Emily) Mantz; great-grandchildren, Conrad and Harper Janz and Ginny Jensen; brothers, Jerome (Beverly) Nigh and David Nigh; brothers-in-law, Larry Shortess and Gary Braun; sister-in-law, Laura Nigh. She is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Tanner Janz; siblings, Gregor (Anna), Alban (Dorothy), Marion (Jerry), Margaret (Willard), Agnes (Virgil), Leo (Ester), Vincent (Elvira), Lawrence and Mary; sisters-in-law, Barbara, Jana and Edith.
The Timmler family would like to thank Dr. Colin Mooney, his team of caring nurses and the staff at Froedtert Hospital Cancer Center West Bend. They would also like to thank Horizon Home Care & Hospice for all their love, care and compassion shown to Barb and her family.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Barb’s memory to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Visitation for Barb were held on Monday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. at Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service (1315 W. Washington St. West Bend, WI 53095). The funeral service was at 11:15 a.m. at the funeral home.
The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Barb’s arrangements. Additional information and guestbook may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
