Barbara Jean Andersen

February 5, 1939 - March 5, 2022

Racine-Barbara Jean Andersen, 83, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Aurora Zilber Hospice Facility in Wauwatosa. Barbara was born on February 5, 1939, to the late Ervin and Dorothy (nee Sorensen) Ferg in Genoa, Illinois. Barbara was a loving and caring mom to Laura Andersen Coe, Paul Andersen, Susan Lucas, and Steven Andersen. She enjoyed knitting, reading, and was a crossword puzzle fanatic. Barbara will be deeply missed by her loving children: Laura Andersen Coe and Paul Andersen; grandchildren: Kevin Coe, Melissa (Aaron) Reiker, Paul (Dana) Andersen, Christina Andersen, Matthew (Heather) Andersen, Suzanne (Tyler) Miller, and Ashley Lucas; 18 great-grandchildren; along with several other relatives and friends. Barbara is predeceased by her daughter, Susan Lucas; son, Steven Andersen; and sister, Helen Anderson. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 12:00 P.M. with Chaplain Terry Peterson officiating. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.