Barbara Jean (Koger) Martin
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On November 25, 2023 @ 3:02 pm In 2023,Obituaries | 7 Comments
We lost our Barbie on November 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. She was 80 years old and a resident of Shakopee, MN.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 11 am, with a time of gathering one hour prior, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Pastor John Stelljes will preside.
Barbara Jean was born in Faribault, MN on February 3, 1943, to Leonard and Corinne (Sorknes) Plotnik. She graduated from Faribault High School and went on to Mankato State University, where Barb earned a teaching degree in Elementary Education. She taught 3rd Grade in Minnetonka, St. Peter, and Shakopee. Upon retiring, her fun job was working at Kohl’s in Shakopee. Barb grew up in a family of sports lovers and loved watching all the Minnesota Teams.
Forever missed, Barb will be forever loved by husband, Roger; children, Mark (Maureen) Koger, Jennifer (Jim) Konkler, Melanie Martin, Troy Martin; grandchildren, Justin and Amy Konkler, Bri O’Toole; brother, Jim Plotnik; other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by parents and sister-in-law, Rosemary Plotnik.
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Roger, so sorry to see this about Barb. I loved the time we spent visiting at the info desk in Shakopee. You had some great stories of the 2 of you and your travels. Take care
Peg
Dear Roger,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending you my sincerest sympathy, my prayers and my love.
Love, Judy L. Peerboom
I am Barb’s cousin.
Barb was my cousin. Because I was younger than she, I did not know her well, but I always enjoyed her company. Her mother was one of my favorite aunts, and her father, and my Dad were good friends. We visited each other’s houses, often on holidays, and I was told I stayed at their house when my sister, Jean, was born. What I remember the most about Barb is her sense of humor. There was always laughter surrounding her, a wonderful gift.
I am so sorry to hear this! I have such great memories with you both here in AZ. My thoughts and prayers are with you! ❤️
So very sorry for your loss, Roger and family. We had some good times when we were neighbors
One month into the treatment, I made a significant recovery. After I completed the recommended treatment, almost all my symptoms were gone, great improvement with my movement and balance. Its been a year, life has been amazing
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Roger and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Jan and I wish you all our deepest condolences.
Jan and Virgil Young
Mesa, AZ