Barbara Ann Boutwell

After a short illness, Barb was called to her Heavenly home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Lake Delton, Wisconsin to Christian and Jessie Bhend and grew up in Edgerton, Wisconsin. She was confirmed in the faith at the Central Lutheran Church in Edgerton, WI. In 1972 she united in marriage to Randy Boutwell. He survives her as do their three children, Sarah Boutwell, CDR (ret.) U.S. Navy and her husband Brandon Arnold, Jen Brisson, her husband Daniel and their sons Brett and Devin, and Ryan Boutwell and his wife Kami and their sons Zach, Kyle and Luke. Barb is also survived by her brother William (Alice) Bhend, their sons, David and Jeff (Cindy) and sister Bonnie Schonasky and her son Eric (Robin). She was predeceased by her parents and brother-in-law Don Schonasky and David’s wife Christina. Barb took great pride in her family.

Barb worked for the Counseling Service of Addison County in Middlebury, Vermont for many years. After relocating to Minnesota, she worked in the Financial Aid Office at Gustavus Adolphus College. Everywhere she worked, she made many friends.

Services will be held at 10:30 on Saturday June 28th, 2025 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 118 North Minnesota Ave, St. Peter, MN with a reception following in the Three Crowns Room at Gustavus Adolphus College. Burial will take place at the Kasota Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the St. Peter Food Shelf or Backpack program.