Barbara Huffman

June 30, 1945 - November 25, 2020

Barbara Jane Huffman, 75, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on November 25, 2020 at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield. She was born June 30, 1945 in Ottumwa, Iowa to William “Bill” and Josephine M.E. Huffman. Barb was a member of the Bloomfield Christian Church. Barbara graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1963 and went to school to become a beautician. She also got her cap to be a dental assistant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1968. Barbara liked to knit, crochet, and sew quilts. She enjoyed playing cards and BINGO at the senior citizens center and liked to bake cakes for the bake sales as she was a talented cake decorator. She even made wedding cakes for four of her nieces. Barbara will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by a sister, Betty Jo Ritz of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and her nieces, Robin, Tammie, Renee, Teresa, Alecee, and Moya. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Huffman; nephew, Michael Ritz; brother-in-law, Jack Ritz; and two great-nephews, Lawrence and Shelby. Barbara’s wish was to be cremated with burial at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield at a later date. Memorials may be made to Look to the Stars and mailed to Betty Jo Ritz at 2386 Franklin Ave, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641. Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield is assisting the family and online condolences may be directed to www.waglerfuneralhome.com.