Barb Mellin, age 68, of Cambridge died unexpectedly October 27, 2021 at Cambridge Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 3rd at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. The service will be livestreamed and available for 75 days.
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Barbara Ellen Mellin was born April 27, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota to George and Irene (Karger) Koep. She graduated from Cambridge High School and then Cambridge Community College. Barb married Robert Mellin and they had a son, William. She worked for Isanti County as a financial worker for 32 years and 2 months, retiring on April 29, 2020.
Barb’s greatest love was the love she had for her family, especially her grandchildren. Being grandma to Bryce, Emma and Brady brought her immeasurable joy. Barb also enjoyed going to and having garage sales. When she wasn’t sharing her vast knowledge of True Crime and serial killers, she enjoyed organizing her garage and took great pride in decorating her home for the holidays.
Barb passed away unexpectedly October 27, 2021 at Cambridge Medical Center at the age of 68 years and 6 months. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Tom Koep; and two sisters, Diane Koep and Joan Stark. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Bill (Tammy) Mellin; sister, Judy (Gene) Johnson; grandchildren, Bryce, Emma and Brady; sister-in-law, Gerri Koep; brother-in-law, Tom (DeDe) Stark; and by many other nieces and nephews and their children. Barb’s kindness touched us all and her memory will never be forgotten.
Having had the immense pleasure of working with Barb for many years, I will remember her fondly always.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with “Grandma B” (as I called her) at Isanti County and she was such a great person. I will truly miss her. Prayers to you all.
Aunt Barb was always so sweet, generous and caring. I always looked forward to Christmas Eves at her house. She gave us more than we deserved and was so thoughtful with all of her gifts. I am going to miss her so much and we will keep her close this holiday season.
Love you Aunt Barb💜
Evelyn
Barb was one of a kind. I have so many fond and funny memories of her. She will be greatly missed.
Barb made every holiday, especially Christmas, special for all of us at Isanti County Family Services. Everything had to be perfect, and we loved her for that! She and I had many long conversations about our shared interests–true crime and garage sales. Prayers lifted for the family and all your treasured memories.
Barb was truly a joy to know! Had fun working with her as well as going to garage sales. She definitely was one of a kind.
So saddened by Barb’s passing. I loved being being her sister-in-law. I’ll miss her sense of humor, her bday and anniversary messages, her “spreads” when we all got together and I’ll especially miss her glowing Christmas cards filled with the love for Bill, Tammy & the kiddos! She was very special…
So sorry to hear this. Barb was a special person and will be missed by a lot of people. She was a thoughtful and kind person who managed to keep relationship bonds alive regardless of time, distance or circumstances. We had a lower 48 trip planned this summer and was hoping to reconnect with her after a lot of years gone by but it wasn’t to be. Condolences to Bill and family.
I just saw this on face book! What a shock, we chat back and forth every so often! She always remembered our anniversary and was always so sweet! I can’t believe this! I am so sorry to read about her passing! Prayers and hugs to all of you ! She will missed by so many!
So very sorry to hear this. She was a great co worker and a wonderful hostess. She loved the holidays and always decorated . She was such a gem!! Thoughts and prayers to her family at this difficult time 🙏🙏🙏
Thoughts and prayers to her family. This was a shock to hear. Keep the faith!
I will truly miss Barb, Ex-wife and great friend of 50+ years, who did a fantastic job of raising our son Bill.
I worked with Barb for many years, and even after I retired, she never forgot to check in with me on how my family was doing. I was saddened to hear of her passing. I will miss Barb. She loved her family very much.
So sorry to hear this! Barb is my first cousin & a very special lady…. So kind, caring, & loving… I wish I could have gotten to know her even more…. She was so kind to my mom Viola … her dad’s sister… as well as her other aunts…. Keeping in touch with them & making them feel loved & special….. I could definitely see how important family was to her! Rest In Peace Barb… & I know you are having a Beautiful & Joyous reunion with all your Loved ones in Heaven! 🙏💗🙏✝️