MADRID, Iowa—Barbara Krumhardt, 73, of rural Madrid, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
Barb was born March 20, 1952, in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of William and Dolores (Simek) Minkema. She attended Iowa State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s and PhD. Barb taught Anatomy/Physiology at both the DMACC Urban Campus and at Iowa State University.
Barb was united in marriage to Peter Krumhardt in 1976. To this union identical twins were born, Annie and Kristen. They made their home near Boone, before moving to their current residence in Sugar Valley near Madrid. Barb enjoyed cross country skiing, gardening, sewing and reading.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Minkema.
Barb is survived by her husband of 49 years, Peter Krumhardt; mother, Dolores Minkema; daughters, Annie (Jay) Peterson and Kristen (Arnaud Bouchet) Krumhardt; four granddaughters, Vanna, Farrah, Jacqueline and Roxanne; siblings, Linda, Bob and Marie.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Hull Cemetery, 1735 Peach Avenue, Madrid, IA 50156.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets in Boone. Online condolences may be left to Barb’s family at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com
Barbara Krumhardt, 73, Madrid, Iowa
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