Barbara A. Neaderhiser

Barbara A. Neaderhiser, 85, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on December 3, 1938 in Huntington, Indiana to the late Kenneth G. Salter and the late Mary Jane (Covey) Salter.

Barbara was united in marriage to Paul C. Neaderhiser on May 10, 1997 in Oatman Arizona, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2016.

Barbara was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, and she served as a cook at Zion Lutheran School.  She was a member of the American Legion Post #43 in Decatur and the Moose Lodge #1311 in Decatur.

Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Huntington High School.  She worked for many years as a bartender at the American Legion Post #43 in Decatur, where she retired after 20 years.  She also worked as a waitress at Preble Gardens and the Rheinlander.

Barbara was a volunteer for Family Hospice for many years.  She also volunteered at Woodcrest, where she enjoyed helping with Bingo.  She was an avid sports fan, and loved Cubs baseball and IU basketball.  She loved to read and watch TV.

Survivors include her daughter, Michael Ann Pearson-Kuss of Decatur, Indiana; son, Timothy J. (Kathy) Sands of Decatur, Indiana; brother, James Salter of Columbia City, Indiana; granddaughter, Amber Jean McCulumm; granddaughter, Lauren Marie Crammer; granddaughter, Olivia Janet Ritter; and four great grandchildren, Julie, Amelia, Eloise, and Mia.

In addition to her parents and husband Paul, Barbara was preceded in death by her first husband, James Sands; her second husband, Herbert Pearson; her daughter, Julie Pearson on July 9, 2000; her sister, Susie Chapin in 1999; and her brother, Jerry Salter in 2016.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, with Pastor Zachary Oedewaldt officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date at Lancaster Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur.

Preferred memorials can be given to Zion Lutheran School or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana