Barbara N. Liebnow

Mrs. Barb Liebnow of Port Washington passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 14, 2022, at Harbor Campus in Port Washington. She was 84 years old.

Barbara was born on Dec. 25, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Lillian (nee Meka) Barcz.

She attended local schools and graduated from Pulaski High School with the Class of 1955.

Shortly after graduation, Barb was introduced to Jim Liebnow through a mutual acquaintance. Barbara and James were united in marriage on Sept. 13, 1958, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Milwaukee.

The couple settled in Milwaukee and began their family. They moved to Port Washington in 1970, and Jim served as pastor of First Congregational Church. While she wasn’t employed by the church, Barb served beside her husband, wearing all the hats of a pastor’s wife.

Jim preceded Barb in death in 2001.

Mrs. Liebnow was a longtime member of First Congregational Church in Port Washington and was a former Girl Scout leader.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting and gardening.

Barb loved being outdoors and was always up for a drive to look at the scenery, especially in fall.

She enjoyed socializing with her neighbors and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters Gennine Flack of Port Washington and Renee (Steve Calhoun) Liebnow of Maryland and grandchildren Cassandra and Cameron Calhoun, Jessica (Josh) Steinmetz and Nathan (fiancee Genesis Augustine-Garcia).

She is further survived by sister Judy (James) Springstein, brother-in-law Larry Ofner, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Barb was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. James Liebnow, sister Virginia Ofner and her parents John and Lillian.

Funeral services for Barb will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at First Congregational Church, 131 N. Webster St., Port Washington. Pastor Scott McLeod will officiate. The family will receive visitors at the church on Friday from 4 p.m. until the services at 5 p.m.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuenralhome.com.