Barbara Marie Wallen, 66, of Witmer Lake, Wolcottville, Indiana died Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 1, 1957, in Fort Wayne to Richard and Mary (Havel) Drake.

She was married to Rick Wallen for over 30 years. He survives at Witmer Lake.

Barbara worked at North American Van Lines, Fort Wayne Newspapers and Silgan Plastics in Ligonier. She was also a caretaker for her mother, father, and her father-in-law, Richard Wallen.

Barbara enjoyed doing puzzles, sewing, drinking beer following her German heritage; but above all else she loved her family and spending time with them.

Also surviving are three daughters, Tonya Sue (Marty) Wolf of Brownsburg, Bobbi Jo (Lance) Shockley of Lebanon, and Abrae Biranda (Bill) Gann of Kendallville; a son, Zachary Ryan Wallen of Mansfield Ohio; thirteen grandchildren, Halliegh, Bailey, Sierra, Mckenzie, Austin, Hunter, Lilly, Nathan, Anthony, Jace, Camden, Marcus, and Jaylah; 2 great-grandchildren, Oliver and Penelope; a sister, Sandy Fellers of Hicksville, Ohio and nine brothers, Ray Drake of Auburn, Denny Drake of Florida, Danny Drake of Spencerville, Donnie Drake of Evansville, John Drake of Indianapolis, Greg Drake of Grabill, Willie Drake of Spencerville, Dave Drake of Evansville, and Randy Drake of Spencerville.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

There will be a celebration of life service announced at a later date.

Burial will take place in Orange Cemetery near Rome City.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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