Barbara A. Burget

DELPHOS – Barbara A. Burget, 89, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026 at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born July 29, 1936 in Lima to Thomas R. and Margaret J. (Hurlow) Jones Torcaso who both preceded her in death. On February 5, 1982 she married Gail L. Burget who preceded her in death November 6, 2019.

Barb is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Gary Burrow) Stimmel of Alvarado, TX, Laura Stimmel of Lima; a step-daughter Kelly (Kevin) Ardner of Delphos and a step-son, David (Mary) Burget of Findlay; six grandchildren, Joel (Tessa Mu) Burget of Portland, Oregon, Julie Burget and Jenna (Baylor Franck) Burget, both of Cincinnati, Sara (Brian) Mueller of Delphos, Melissa (Ben) Maag of Ottawa, and Nicholas (Courtney) Ardner of Ottoville; eight great-grandchildren, Emma Mueller, Carleigh, Jack, Blake and JoAnna Maag, and Layton and Kylynn Ardner and Cleo Burget; and a daughter-in-law, Taffy Stimmel.

She was also preceded in death by a son, John Stimmel; a brother, Tom Jones and her sister Margaret Grove.

Barb had worked at various auto dealerships, the last being Bill Ahl Buick, Inc. in accounting. She was a 1954 graduate of Lima Central High School. She and Gail purchased an auto parts store in Florida where they worked until retirement. She also worked for an accounting firm before moving back to Elida. After retirement, they moved to Elida to be near family. She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary and a member of the American Legion.

Barb enjoyed playing the piano, classical music, crossword puzzles and reading.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Rev. Randy Coleman officiating, burial to follow in the Allentown Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Elida Immanuel Church or to Marimor Industries.