Barbara Ann Hoehnle

Barbara Selzer Hoehnle was born on March 15, 1947, at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids, The daughter of Arthur and Marie Selzer. She attended the Amana Schools, graduating in 1965. She graduated from Coe College in 1969. She was a junior high librarian in Walcott, Iowa for two years. Barbara was united in marriage to Charles L. Hoehnle on November 17, 1972, at her parent’s home in Homestead, Iowa. The couple had two children, Peter and Sam. She enjoyed reading and every kind of hand work. For many years, Barbara worked for the Amana Heritage Society as a librarian and guide and later worked for the Amana Colonies Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. She also wrote a column for the Amana Society Bulletin, “Feathers in the Wind” for twenty years. Barbara died on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Colonial Manor in Amana at the age of 78 years.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years Charles; two sons Peter (Elly) Hoehnle and Sam (Justin Deal) Hoehnle; a granddaughter Rose Hoehnle; two step grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Kathryn Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Amana Church in Middle Amana. Burial will be in the Homestead Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Amana Church in Middle Amana on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 4-7 pm. Memorials may be given to the Amana Church. Powell Funeral Home in Marengo is caring for Barbara and her family. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.