Helen M. Barth

Helen M. Barth, 102, passed away February 20, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Helen was born July 16, 1917, in Arcadia, to the late John and Anna (Pierzina) Soppa. She graduated from Arcadia High School. Helen went on to earn a degree in elementary education from Central State Teacher’s College (UW-Stevens Point).

Helen was a dedicated teacher at several public schools in the Arcadia and the surrounding area, including Latch Valley, South Prairie, Oak Dale and Arcadia Catholic Schools, teaching for over 20 years. She had a passion for teaching the elementary grades and came to be admired by many of her students. Helen also had a love for music, playing the piano, violin, accordion and sharing her musical talents teaching music to students. Her greatest joy was seeing her students grow up to be young adults. 

Helen married Roman W. Barth in 1946. Roman’s parents were Andrew E. and Rose (Rotering) Barth. Helen and Roman settled in rural Fountain City where they raised their six children.

Helen is survived by her loving children: Howard (Judy) Barth of Arcadia, Gailanne (Bill) Boyle of Basking Ridge, NJ., Donn (Sheila) Barth of Mayer, MN., Warren (Debbie) Barth of Buffalo City and Ryan Barth of Fountain City; and grandchilden: Brian Barth, Bridget Maurud, Jennifer Brandes, Timothy, Daniel, Colleen, Brendan, and Kevin Barth; as well as seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Roman; her son, Rodney; a grandson, Justin; her brother, Ralph; and parents, John and Anna.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, March 2, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1303 W. Broadway St., Winona, MN., with visitation commencing at 9:30 a.m. in the Visitation Commons of St. Mary’s Church. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fountain City later this spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Helen’s name to St. Mary’s Church, 1303 W. Broadway St., Winona, MN.

To send an online condolence, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.

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