Jeanette F. Barthel

Jeanette F. Barthel, 59 year old resident of Burtrum, MN passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home in Burtrum, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating. Burial will take place in Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2025 and from 10-11 A.M. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN. Caring for Jeanette and her family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Swanville, MN. Jeanette (Fussy) Barthel was born on November 8, 1965, in Little Falls, MN, to the late Michael and Cecelia (Prokott) Fussy. Jeanette grew up in Royalton, MN, where she graduated from Royalton High School in 1984. Jeanette later went on to graduate with an associates degree from St. Cloud Technical and Community College. On April 27, 1991, Jeanette married the love of her life, Bruce Barthel, and together they built a life filled with love and devotion to their family. Bruce and Jeanette enjoyed annual anniversary trips, raising their kids on the softball field, and effortlessly falling into their roles of grandparents. Jeanette was passionate about her work, dedicating herself to supporting individuals with emotional and physical disabilities. She found great fulfillment working for Employment Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) and Lutheran Social Services (LSS) over the past several years, touching the lives of those she served with kindness and compassion. Jeanette’s life was enriched by her many hobbies and interests, including playing softball, volleyball, and horseshoes, as well as enjoying casino trips, playing Bingo, bowling, playing uno, and baking with her family. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. From the moment her grandkids were born, they never wanted to leave her side. Sleepovers at Grandma and Grandpa’s were the best, and often included far too much sugar and even more snuggles. Jeanette will be greatly missed by all those who loved her. Jeanette is survived by husband, Bruce Barthel; children, Shawn (Molly) Barthel, Tiffany (Aaron Davis) Barthel and Travis Barthel; siblings, Leo Fussy, James Fussy, Pat (Joann) Fussy, Ann (Pat) Maciej and Mary Fussy; grandchildren, Bella Barthel, Eli Barthel and Gus Barthel and several nieces and nephews. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Cecelia Fussy.

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Jeanette F. Barthel

November 8, 1965 - January 3, 2025