Barbara Elaine Baumbach

Barbara Elaine (Foulke) Baumbach, 79, of Quakertown, PA passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.  Born in Quakertown on Sept. 9, 1944, she was the eldest child of the late Raymond H. & Grace L. (Schlichter) Foulke.  Barbara was the loving wife of Richard Baumbach for over 61 years. 

They lived on a small gentleman’s farm lying in Richland Township & Springfield Twp. for 57 years and it was there that they raised their 3 children.

Barbara was a 1962 graduate of Quakertown Community High School, where she was a member of National Honor Society, served on Student Council, and was active in sports and chorus.   She was a member of Rainbow Girls where she achieved the highest post of Worthy Advisor. She was also a member of the church choir at the Evangelical Reformed Church (now U.C.C.); sang in a trio with her two sisters for many years; the QCHS chorus, and more recently sang in the Festival choir at the U.C.C. in Quakertown for their annual Christmas in Quakertown festival.  She served for many years as Cookie Captain for her daughters’ Girl Scout Troop in Springfield Twp. 

She was employed by the former Kollsman Motor Co. in Dublin PA, DelBar in Sellersville, PA, Spinlon (Roselon) Industries in Quakertown, and finally settled into the healthcare industry as a C.N.A at Telford Lutheran Community for many years until retirement.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Richand Baumbach; daughter, Heidi Werley (Brett); son, Gary Baumbach (Roxanne); son, Robert Baumbach (Krista); seven grandchildren, Sarah, Joshua and Jacob Werley; Gary Baumbach Jr. (Kendra) and Bailey Baumbach; Ashley McDonald (Daniel) and Katie Baumbach; one great-grandson, Carter McDonald; siblings, Sharyn Braybrook, Ann Hellmann (Eric), and Raymond Foulke, Jr. (Marilyn); and sister-in-law, Barbara Zitta (Chad).

All are invited to visit with Barbara’s family on Monday, February 19th, 2024, from 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM at Naugle Funeral and Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA ,18951. A funeral service at 12:00PM. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Barbara can be made to the charity of your choice.