Barbara Girtz

Barbara Ann (Hirt) Girtz of Green Bay, WI went to her heavenly home December 2, 2024, after fighting a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Barbara was born August 22, 1943, as the third of six girls to Irene and Bernard Hirt of Minneapolis, MN. Barbara attended North High School graduating class of 1961.

Barbara spent much of her working career as a legal secretary until taking on the full time job of mother. Barbara has called Green Bay home since 1978, but remained a dedicated Minnesota Vikings fan until the end, even having a Vikings license plate on her wheelchair.

Barbara didn’t let her MS slow her down. She fulfilled her dream vacation to Hawaii and was able to see Graceland, the home of her favorite entertainer, Elvis Presley.

Barbara had a strong Christian faith and enjoyed attending Sunday services. She also enjoyed participating in activities, watching game shows, and listening to music, especially anything by Elvis. Most of all she cherished the letters, phone calls and frequent visits from family and friends especially visiting with her grandchildren.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her older sister Gloria Hirt and brother-in-law Louis Carrington.

She is survived by her children, Lori (Rob) Lowe, Ted (Shelly) Girtz, and Amy (Paul) Besson; her grand children Jordan Wyman, Haley Wyman, McKenna (Ben) Galante, Mitchell Girtz, Maguire Girtz, Joshua (Abby) Besson, Abby (Jack) Rentmeester and three great grandsons Owen and Graham Besson, and Asher Wyman. She is also survived by her former husband James Girtz; remaining sisters Karen Schelberg, Marilyn Carrington, Kathy Holland and Carol Burk.

The family wishes to thank the many services and organizations that helped Barbara over the years.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.