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Barbara Semans Obituary

Barbara Semans, 97, of Sandusky, died Feb 2, 2024, at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Groff Funeral Homes and Crematory, Sandusky, is assisting family with arrangements.

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Published by Sandusky Register on Feb. 5, 2024.

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Sue Holzaepfel

February 2, 2025

Barb was my mom`s best friend! We grew up with Semans family just a block away. Our families went boating together for many years, and they had adventures and lots and lots of fun ! They laughed and had a wonderful time. I miss her, as I do my mom. Someday I´ll catch up with them in Heaven!

Michelle

February 20, 2024

Dearest Bill and family,
My heart goes out to all of you. I will be thinking and praying for healing for all of you during this hard time. Mom was a wonderful lady , so pleasant, loving and so beautiful.
All my love,
Michelle Herold and family

John and Jeri Wassner

February 19, 2024

Bill and family we are so sorry to read of your Mother's passing. She was such a great lady. We send our sincere sympathy. J ohn and Jeri Wassner.

Sue Holzaepfel

February 12, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. "Aunt" Barbara was a part of my life. My family (the Holzaepfel´s) and Barb and Bill´s family were very close friends, as well many other local families. Bridge Club was a favorite pastime, along with boating. We all had a good life, and Barb is now the last of the Mohicans. God bless, Aunt Barbara, and Patty and Billy.

Sari Kelley

February 10, 2024

At the last meeting of the Sandusky College Women's Club, I encouraged members to visit our members who were in Assisted Living. I am so glad that I took my own advice and was able to visit Barbara. She was a valued friend to many in the College Womens Club and her encouragement and smiling face will be missed.

Ernie Matijasic

February 10, 2024

Dear Bill and family,

So sorry for your loss. In the back of my mind I knew your mother was older but she always looked and acted like a MUCH younger women/lady. You were blessed to have her for so many really good years. Blessings, Ernie Matijasic

Jeanie wieber

February 9, 2024

Deepest sympathy to the entire family. Barb was a delightful lady, always so bubbly I always used to love seeing her in Washington Park when the church sponsored the concerts. Sending hugs!

Trish Doller

February 8, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely, lively person and I know that in the years to come her memory will be a blessing. With love and sympathy, Phil, Trish, Scott, and Caroline Doller

Jim And Donna Ashton

February 8, 2024

Bill & Patti, we are sorry on your loss Barbara was a grand lady and your dad Bill was an outstanding individual. My parents and I did know Bill and Barbara very well from The First Presbyterian Church, they were such a great couple. When we lived on 42nd street I can remember riding my bike to Hills Department Store and seeing them on the corner of 50th Street. With our deepest sympathy Jim and Donna Ashton.

Joe Harbrecht

February 7, 2024

Its never easy to say goodbye to someone that is "special." Bill and Barbata were great friends with my parents. Bill was my dentist when we lived in Sandusky and he enjoyed telling me about the many exploits of his son Bill. To the Semans family my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Joe Harbrecht, Houston, TX

James and Nicole Holzaepfel

February 3, 2024

It´s with saddened hearts we receive this news. Barbara was a wonderful and special person. We shared many memorable times with Bill, Barbara and the Seaman´s family growing up in Sandusky. So many heartfelt memories. She was a dear, close friend to all of us. We send our prayers to the family and take solace knowing that she is in Heaven with Bill and others. We will always cherish the fact that our lives were better having been a part of her life. With love and sympathy, James and Nicole Holzaepfel.

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