Obituary of Barbara Kay Kneeland

Barbara K. Kneeland (Barbie)

To Know Barbie is to Love Barbie

Died unexpectedly on Dec. 3, 2023 at Hennepin County Medical Center at the age of 75.

Barbara was proceeded in death by her parents, Roger and Ann Anderson of Albert Lea, MN; and sister-in-law Sharon Anderson, also from Albert Lea, MN.

Barbara is survived by her husband Bill Kneeland, of Eagan, MN; her stepchildren Jennifer, Jessica and Krista; and her grandchildren. Barbara is also survived by her siblings Gary Anderson, Diane (Gene) Wangen, Don Anderson (Kathy) Albert Lea, MN, Mary Anders (Jon) Minnetonka; her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and many wonderful friends.

Barbara earned her Masters degree in Social Work and Chemical Dependency. Her life’s work was to guide many on the road to recovery. Barbara was the Executive Director of Hazelden Fellowship Club, Program for Women and Children and Director for Progress Valley Recovery Program. Barbara devoted her life to helping others.

Dogs were Barbie’s children and what a devoted Mother she was to Bernie & Chica, Ben & Sadie and Molly & Maple.

The Funeral Service will be at 11:00AM on Friday December 15 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1575 Charlton Street, West St. Paul with Visitation 1 hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the MN Humane Society in memory of Barbara K. Kneeland.