Barbara Ann Mansfield-Duling, 93, of Ottawa, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Shawnee Manor in Lima, Ohio.
She was born on January 29, 1923 to Ray and Bertha (Boling) Olinghaus in Evansville, Indiana. Barbara worked for more than 20 years at Diehl Milk in Defiance as a Lab Technician. In 1990 she married Robert Duling, who preceded her in death.
Barbara loved to dance and listen to polka music, and play euchre and pinochle. She also enjoyed baking and gardening.
Barbara will be greatly missed by her daughter, Sharon Andrist of Defiance, grandchildren, Tina Mansfield of Massachusetts, Tammy Quintero of Lima, Jeff Andrist and Matt (Lisa) Andrist, all of Defiance, Stacy Mansfield and Sherry (Mark) McCabe, all of Vermont, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, brother Fred (Elsie) Olinghaus of Defiance, and sister Mary Schlebaugh of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Duling, and son Ronald Mansfield.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home, with Deacon John Weber officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of NW Ohio, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.