Barbara Ann Barber Obituary

Barbara Ann Roggow was born July 30, 1944 in Burke, SD to Lawrence and Faye Roggow. She followed a brother, Gary. They lived on the Missouri River until it was flooded for the Ft. Randall Reservoir.

They moved the house up on the ridge following the flood, overlooking the Missouri River breaks. Barb was followed by a sister, Norma Jean and a younger brother, Doug. She attended River View Country school just a hop and skip from the farm from Grades 1 - 8. She attended high school in Burke, graduating in 1962.

With her dad, Lawrence working construction in the summers, Barb got to see a lot of country not only in South Dakota but in Wyoming as well. Attending a lot of different high schools along the way in the fall and returning to the farm and Burke H.S. in the winter.

Barb attended Kadoka H.S. for part of her Freshmen year. This is where she caught the eye of Ron Barber, but before he could gather the courage to ask her out, she moved back to the farm and to Burke H.S. As fate would have it, she returned to Kadoka the summer after graduation, where her father was working a construction job. Ron just happened to be home on leave from the Army. They met at the Interior rodeo followed by a night of dancing in Kadoka. The rest is history really. She saw him off on the bus in May, met him at the bus in July and married him on December 7, 1962 (Pearl Harbor Day). To this union, Jeff was born in May of '64, followed by Jodi in May of '68.

Barb followed Ron to Winner, SD while he was working for the SD highway Engineers. Then they moved to Sioux falls, SD while Ron attended Barber College in 1966. Following graduation, Barb followed Ron to Burke, Belle Fourche and Lead where he worked as a barber.

Wanting to raise the kids in the country, they decided to take a job managing a ranch just south of Wasta, SD. They remained in Wasta until Jeff completed 1st grade.

In 1971 they returned to Kadoka where they bought a place 2 miles South of town where they raised their kids, pigs and fed cattle. With the kids in school, Barb took a part-time job at the Kadoka Retirement Home. This opened the door to a full-time job with Dr. L.P. Swisher. With his help and encouragement, she returned to school to become a Certified Medical Assistant as well as a Certified Physician's Lab/radiology technician.

In 1986, Ron took a job with the Rapid City Water Department. Barb continued to work for the Kadoka Clinic, flying back and forth with Dr. Swisher until 1988. After working for Dr. Swisher 16 years, decided she needed to join Ron permanently in Rapid City. Barb took a job with Ellsworth Air Force Base, working in many different medical departments, finally retiring as head of the Aerospace Medicine Program in 2009.

In 1993, Barb and Ron built their dream home in the Black Hills, just east of Black Hawk/Piedmont. It took them a year in a half as they built it from the ground up by themselves with some help from dear friends, Marv and Dar Thomkins.

Following her retirement, Barb found much joy in her garden, flowers, home and most of all, her grandkids.

When Ron retirement in 2010, they thought they wanted to be snow birds, but after spending 3 weeks in Arizona visiting Jana Eich. She decided that wasn't her thing, and would rather be in the Black Hills

After being diagnosed with Lupus in 2010, Barb was in constant pain and developed fibrosis of the lungs from her treatment for the lupus. She was placed on oxygen the last 5 years and she surrendered to it on December 4, 2021 surrounded by her family at Monument Health.

Barb was a super caring person who loved her work, family, friends and everybody in between. She is already dearly missed, and her coffee just got cold!

Survivors include her husband Ron Barber; two children Jeff (Brenda) Barber of Rapid City, and Jodi Hericks (Kevin Fischer) of Piedmont; grandchildren Dacotah Barber (Blaze Davidson), Taylor Brink (Tanis Koehn), Rhiannan Shippen, Sarah (Jeremy) Dickey, Hope Hericks and Coy Fischer; 6 great-grandchildren Lily, Paige, Jeremiah, Skylar, Leo, and Briar; two brothers Gary (Janie) Roggow of Casper, Wyoming, and Doug (Peg) Roggow of Gregory; one sister Jean (Jeff) Hamling of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Verna (Slagel) Roggow.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 9, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 10, at the Kadoka City Auditorium, with Larry Beckwith officiating.

Interment will be at the Kadoka Cemetery.

Guest Book

Ron , Jeff and Jodi
I was so sorry to hear of Barbs passing ---such a wonderful lady. Prayers for comfort and peace during this sad time ... Robin (Boylan) Beers
~ Robin (Boylan) Beers Wall (12/7/2021)

Dear Ron and family, Your loss is great. We are lifting you in prayer as you walk through this dark valley. We pray you hold tight to the sweet memories of fun times with Barb. We are here for you.
~ Helen and Bob Colgan Rapid City, SD (12/11/2021)

Jeff and Family, we are so sorry for your loss.
~ Kari and Kendall Kjerstad Grand Junction CO (12/12/2021)

Ron and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Keep the memories of your time together for your grandkids and others. We all loved her.
~ Wanda and Ted Rios Lompoc, CA (12/7/2021)

Barb is so special in my memories. So sorry.
~ Linda Harvey Interior (12/6/2021)

Love you all and we're so terribly sorry. I will miss Aunt Barb so much. Such a loss for anyone that ever knew her.
~ Cassi and Joel Aulner Rapid City, SD (12/10/2021)

Barb was a great assistant as nurse for several of our babies who were born at the Kadoka Hospital. Beautiful, caring lady.
~ Clarice Roghair OKATON (12/9/2021)

Barb was a Wonderful Lady who approached life with a Cheerful Outlook, a Big Smile & an even Bigger Heart. Missing her Warm Hugs already! She adored her Children & Grandchildren & they are Blessed to have had Barb in their life. Her Path to Heaven is Well Paved.
~ Mike & Judy Barber Tampa, Fl (12/6/2021)

So very sorry for your loss Ron. She was a very lovely lady and will be missed so very much. My heart goes out to you at this time of sadness.
~ Carol (Richardson) Duval Helena, Montana (12/6/2021)

Remember the good times and always keep them in your heart.
~ Jim and Vonnie O’Dea Howes, SD (12/7/2021)

We are so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Our prayers are with you in the coming days.

~ Oliver & Gayle Carson Quinn,SD (12/6/2021)

Sorry to the Barber family for your loss
~ Buddy Wilcox Piedmont (12/7/2021)

Heartfelt prayers for Ron and family. Barb was a beautiful person, inside and out.
~ Lyndy Ireland Philip, SD (12/9/2021)

Ron and family,
So very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She and her family will be in our prayers.
Pam and Cliff Fairchild and Sharon Vaughan
~ Pam Fairchild Sturgis (12/8/2021)

Ron and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Barb was a very special gal, and her humor and ability to see the funny side of life will be greatly missed.
~ Justin and Joyce Wheeler Philip, Sd (12/9/2021)

We have many special memories of our lives together. We are so sad to know that our beautiful friend has passed. You all are in our prayers.
~ Darlene and Clinton Schnee Kadoka (12/8/2021)

Barb was one of a kind ,she was a shining light to so many in her medical field of work .I was so fortunate to have known her as a friend also. Heaven gained a wonderful Angel in Barb . Hugs to the family
~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka (12/9/2021)

So sorry to hear of your loss. Barb was such a good person n tho havnt seen her in years will miss her!
~ Shirley Carlson Bethancourt Belle Fourche SD (12/6/2021)

I will always remember the fun cabin days of snowmobiling in the winter and hikes in the summer. Our families had many fun times together. A horse ride down the tracks and we could be at Barbers. Barb was always happy and made others feel special. She will make a very special Angel. Thinking of you all.
~ Michelle Renning Emerson Nebraska (12/6/2021)

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Barb. She was so much fun to visit with. Such a sweet lady. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Lavern & Dianne Terkildsen WALL (12/8/2021)

I remember Barb from many years ago in the Pediatric Clinic at Ellsworth. She was such a delight to work with, making days that could be somewhat chaotic brighter. Sorry for your loss.
~ Chris Lewandowski, Col, USAF (Ret) Rapid City, SD (12/7/2021)

So so sorry for your loss. Barb was amazing lady and will be greatly missed. Hugs to the family!
~ Bob & Sharel Spears Wickenburg, AZ (12/6/2021)

Hi Ron
So sorry to hear of your loss of Barbara we thought so very much of her again so sorry ooge and Kaylyn
~ Gene and Kaylyn Arthur Rapid City (12/7/2021)

Sympathy and prayers to Ron, Jeff, Jodi, and all of the grandkids. Always so enjoyed Barb - she was a delightful, talented, and witty lady. So sorry for your loss. Beautiful video tribute too.
~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid City (12/9/2021)

What a great loss. My sympathy to all of you. A great friend and great lady. God bless all of her family.
~ Sharon L Stoltenberg Brandon (12/10/2021)