Barbara Mae Brown Von Dielingen, age 86, of Red Oak, Iowa, entered into glory on Friday, September 30, 2022. Barbara was born May 18, 1936, near Henderson, Iowa, the daughter of James and Cordelia (Summers) Brown. Her grandpa Brown gave her the nickname "Bobbie", as she was known to her family. She was the youngest of six children, twins that were lost in infancy, brother, Nathan "Pete" Brown, and sisters: Betty Core and Bonnie Frink. She attended school in Henderson, Iowa, where she graduated high school. Barbara went on to work at the five and dime in Red Oak and later at the Red Oak Express where she was a typesetter. She was united in marriage to Elmer Von Dielingen on October 19, 1956 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale at Nashua, Iowa. Barbara had four children and after they were raised, she worked as office administrator for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department for 35 years. Barbara was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church for many years and was currently attending Faith Community Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Elmer Von Dielingen on October 29, 1984; and her siblings: two infants, brother, Nathan "Pete" Brown, and sister, Betty Core. Survivors include her children: Marta and husband Don Goodrich; Ed Von Dielingen and partner Wilma; Ronda and husband Jerry Daffer; and Ron Von Dielingen and wife Stacey; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and sister: Bonnie Frink; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held 10 AM Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Evergreen Cemetery with a celebration of life service to be held at 11 AM Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Faith Community Church. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. A memorial fund will be established at a later date.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.