Barbara Joan (Krupski) Saindon

Barbara Joan Saindon, age 71, an Appleton resident, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.

Barbara was born December 30, 1949, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the fifth of eight children, daughter of the late Edward L. Krupski and Ann (Augustine) Krupski. Barbara attended Sacred Heart Catholic parochial elementary school and Woodrow Wilson Junior High School in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1968. Barbara was selected to sing a solo at her high school graduation. Barbara was married to Stephen A. Saindon at Sacred Heart Church in Manitowoc, on April 24, 1971. They proceeded to Madison, WI where she encouraged her husband to finish his college education. Barbara was employed with Mirro Aluminum, Manitowoc, WI; Manchester Department Store Warehouse, Madison, WI; St. Mary Hospital, Madison, WI; Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmurst, IL; Home Savings and Loan, Appleton, WI; and held the National Certification as an Electrocardiogram Technician at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, WI for 15 years. Barbara was a loving wife and mother, and in her later years a loving grandmother and parttime mother to her two grandchildren.

Barbara shared her gifts of time and voice with many organizations including: the NEW Voices Choir (formerly White Heron Chorale) for 36 years, St. Thomas More Catholic Church and choir in Appleton, and St. Bernadette Catholic Church and Kindred/Renewed Spirits choirs in Appleton for 30 years. She served as a proud volunteer over the years helping with fundraising and office assistance for the White Heron Chorale, supporting the local homeless shelter, baking for various fundraisers, and assisting her son’s and grandson’s Cub and Boy Scout troops over the years.

Barbara loved life and created many memorable moments along the way. Music was incredibly important to her beginning in her high school chorus, where she was given special attention in vocal training. This education carried into her singing in the church choirs at Sacred Heart and Holy Innocents in Manitowoc, singing with her husband in Christian Community Singers, Inc. in Manitowoc from 1980-1985, and singing in the church choirs at St. Bernadette, St. Pius X, and St. Thomas More in Appleton. She also shared her vocal talents with local chorus groups including the Lakeshore Community Chorus in Manitowoc and singing and serving with NEW Voices Choir (formerly White Heron Chorale) for 36 years. Barbara enjoyed many trips to American Players Theater in Spring Green nearly every summer, sometimes two or three trips, usually with friends or family, especially with special friends. She looked forward to visiting Orchard Farm and staying with close friends in their wonderful home in the middle of the orchard, and taking special trips together, including many nature walks. Barbara also enjoyed the annual fall trips to Birds in Art at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, since 1989, with a stop at Nueske’s meat factory store in Wittenberg, sometimes visiting Rib Mountain, often with friends. She appreciated a summer day or weekend trip to Door County, especially Northern Sky (formerly American Folklore Theater, previously Heritage Ensemble), Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Peninsula Players Theater, Door Shakespeare, and visiting various art and craft studios. She attended the Metropolitan Opera’s live streamed performances at the local theater with close friends. Social ties were special to her, she cherished her moments spent at the Krupski and Saindon family gatherings, especially in holidays seasons, outings with her two grandchildren, and Bible studies with her lady friends or husband. She loved to cook and bake until various health issues limited her. Barbara took pride tending to their home. She was always giving special attention to planting and tending to flowers and birds in her yard, especially the large round garden surrounded by rocks in the front yard, for which she received many compliments.

Family members include: her husband: Stephen A. (Steve) Saindon (50 years as of April 24th, 2021) and their children and their spouses: Sharon Ann Saint Don (formerly Saindon), in Port Townsend Washington, who is a jewelry maker and nature lover; Katherine Ann, deceased at birth; Matthew Joseph Saindon in Kimberly, Wisconsin, with grandson Bryce and granddaughter Sydney, whom Barbara especially loved and helped raise extensively, with special love and appreciation for Matthew’s current fiancé Nicole Ostrowski and her family.

Barbara’s siblings include: Ron Krupski and wife Kathy, of Manitowoc, and their daughters: Dawn Holly, Kim Hofmann, Victoria Claybrook, Sara Bashaw, and Melissa Vanderbloomen; Mary Peterson and husband Dave, of Mequon, and their children: Christopher, John, Mark and AnnMarie; David and wife (Valerie) Lynn, of Manitowoc, and their children: Paul, Pamela Ford, Aaron and Justin; Peggy Bonk (deceased 2021) and husband Alan, formerly of Denver, CO, recently Manitowoc; [Barbara was the fifth of eight]; Joan Huston of Manitowoc, and her children: Sam, Jessie, Jane Cvetezar and Angela; Steve Krupski and wife Mary Anne, of Manitowoc, and their children: Roseanne, Marcella, Edward, and Jacob; Karen Rudebeck and husband Gary, of Atlanta, GA, and their children: Andy, Janet Langley and Patrick. Her in-laws include: Rick Saindon and wife Linda of Woodbury MN, and their children: Joshua, Joel, Sara Bettger, Timothy Drake and Elizabeth Colden; Jody VandeBranden and husband Jack, of Green Bay, and their children: Frank, Micah, and Norbert; Leon Saindon and wife Nancy of Madison, and their daughter: Aimee London; Patrice (Tece) Wiesner and husband Jeff of Maryville, TN, and their children: David, Tom and Ann Fugit; Michael and wife Lenny of Johnson Creek, and their children: Peter, Anna Carter and Katie Harrod. Barbara is survived by many close friends including: Marie Ruffner, Linda Radtke, Elona Novak, Sandy Grant, Donna Gruner, and many members of the NEW Voices Choir Organization. Many other relatives and friends also survive whose love and affections have been very supportive and deeply appreciated.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Edward L. Krupski (1914-2005) and Ann (Agustine) Krupski (1916-2001), father-in-law and mother-in-law: Loren J. (Sandy) Saindon (1925-1979) and Lorraine J. (LaLuzerne) Saindon (1922-1999).

Cremation has occurred at the All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. There will be two separate celebrations of Barbara’s life. On Saturday, December 18, 2021, a memorial prayer service will be held in Appleton, WI at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1810 N. McDonald Street. Deacon Lincoln Wood will officiate this memorial prayer service and the church choir, of which Barb was a member, will sing. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:00 a.m.

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, the official Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Manitowoc at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1416 Grand Avenue. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Doug LeCaptain. Barbara will be laid to rest nearby at Calvary Cemetery and Chapel, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Barbara Saindon to Mayo Clinic for Leukemia research by calling 1-855-852-8129 or by visiting https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc.

Donations may also be made to NEW Voices Choir, in tribute to Barbara Saindon. Checks can be mailed to newVoices Choir, 111 W. College Ave. 4th Floor, Appleton, WI 54911 or credit card donations may be made online at www.newvoiceschoir.org.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is assisting the Saindon family with funeral arrangements.

The family would like to share their immense gratitude to the staff at Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital, and St. Mary Hospital, in Rochester, MN for the wonderful health care and surgical care related to her special issues over the past 10 years.

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