Barbara Ann Resop

Barbara Ann Resop, age 91, of Berlin, WI was called to life eternal on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin, Wisconsin. Barbara was born on July 2, 1934, in Berlin, Wisconsin, a daughter of Florine (Pernitzke) and Robert E. Marchenkuski. Her brothers Robert J. and David Marchenkuski preceded her in death. She attended St. Michael’s Catholic School early on and graduated from Berlin High School in 1951. After high school Barbara took classes at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, receiving her teaching certificate in 1955. She subsequently taught elementary students in Wausau, WI prior to marrying James Resop on August 17, 1957. The young family then settled in the Waupun, WI area as James began his 30+ year career with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. They relocated several times as their family grew to five sons and one daughter. During this busy time Barbara was a part-time substitute schoolteacher; continued taking classes and earned her bachelor’s degree in 1966. A sincere faith in God, unconditional love for her family and a fondness for reading characterized her long and fruitful life. She was known as being patient, kind, a peacemaker, seeing the best in others whether they were family, friends or acquaintances in the community. After retirement in 1990, the couple returned to their hometown of Berlin where they happily resided for the remainder of their lives. Barbara Ann was blessed to have been married to James Vincent for 67 years, prior to his entering eternity on November 19, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Daniel) Armatoski; six children, Michael (Cheryl) Resop, Daniel (Terri) Resop, Jerry (Alice) Resop, Mark Resop, Ann Resop and Brian (Paula) Resop; seven grandchildren, Renee Schweitzer, Luke Resop, Nathaniel Resop, Olivia Resop, Emma Revai, Grace Resop, and Lilli Resop; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas Schweitzer, Mila and Hudson Resop, and Fletcher and Reese Revai; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends Barbara was a lifelong and faithful member of the Catholic Church and lived each day guided by unwavering integrity, honesty and love for all. Her final few years were beset by many health challenges, but she remained positive and optimistic, being thankful for little blessings amidst the pain and increasing infirmities. She was always more concerned about those around her than any of her own personal difficulties. She will be terribly missed but her lasting legacy of faith, hope, and love will live on in all that she knew and loved her. A basic tenet of her life was in giving generously to those less fortunate. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Parish of Berlin, with Monsignor James Gunn officiating. Family and friends may visit with the family and pay their respects to Barbara before the mass from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Barbara will be laid to rest after the service at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Berlin. Barbara’s family would like to thank Dr. David Budde and his staff for the excellent care provided for over a decade. They would further like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Katie Fredenberg for the excellent care and loving support she has delivered over the past five years. In place of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Judes Medical Hospital for Children or Doctors Without Borders.

Barbara Ann Resop

July 2, 1934 - December 28, 2025