Barbara Prewein Obituary

Barbara Jean (Tschillard) Prewein went home to her Savior on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1938 to Clarence Richard Tschillard and Verda Gladys (Geesey) Tschillard at home in Davenport, IA. She married Donald John Prewein on September 26, 1959 at Calvary Baptist Church in Davenport, IA. She is survived by her husband Donald of Deltona, FL, daughter Kim Smith (Dale) of Deltona, FL, daughter Teresa Prewein of Alexandria, TN, son John Prewein (Bethanie) of DeBary, FL, son David Prewein (Donna) of DeLand, FL, daughter Angela Prewein of Deltona, FL, and sister Shirley Rodgers (Richard) of E. Moline, IL. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, John Ross Smith, Kaitlynne Prewein, Victoria Stevenson (Cody), Jordan Prewein (Katie), Chase Prewein, and 8 great-grandchildren, Gabriel Smith, Peyton Ferrari, Bryson Huff, Adalynn Stevenson, Jaylynne Prewein, Grayson Prewein, Maddison Stevenson, and Brooklyn Espinosa. A 9th great-grandchild, Georgia Stevenson, is due in January 2024. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Barbara is pre-deceased by her parents, sister Lorraine Kohl and her husband Victor, brother Clarence Geesey Tschillard and his wife Betty, and sister Verda Wheeler and her husband Allen. Barbara retired from State Farm Automobile Insurance Company where she worked in their auto claims department in Daytona Beach, FL. She was known for always bringing treats in to work for all the holidays and special occasions. Everyone loved her goodies! She was a beautiful kind-hearted woman who was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved God and she loved her family. She had such a Christ-like spirit about her always helping those in need. Her family misses her very much, but we know that we will see her again one day. We love you!