Barbara Ann

Mussmann

Barbara Ann Mussmann (Oberman), age 82, passed away on November 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, wonderful memories, and a family who will miss her dearly.

Barb was born in Bellevue, Iowa, to Marvin and Ardele (Brooks) Oberman. She was raised on a farm outside of Andrew, Iowa, where she began her education in a small country schoolhouse before attending high school in Andrew. Her early years helped shape the hardworking, determined, and caring woman so many came to know and love.

Barb had a passion for cooking and a gift for bringing people together. Throughout her life, she worked at and owned several wonderful establishments, including the Bunk House in Bellevue, Iowa. When her husband, James "Moose" Mussmann, had a job change, they sold the business and moved away. Eventually, they returned to Bellevue, where Barb began a catering and cake business. Her business grew beyond what she could manage from home, leading her to purchase a restaurant where she could continue doing what she loved.

Barb especially enjoyed working with families to help make their wedding dreams come true. Whether it was preparing a special meal, creating a beautiful cake, or helping bring a celebration together, she took pride in making life's special moments even more memorable.

Some of Barb's favorite moments were the simple, everyday ones. She loved her morning coffee and looked forward to the regular coffee clutch that gathered at the restaurant most mornings. Those conversations, friendships, and familiar faces were just another part of what made her restaurant so special.

Barb was a hardworking lady with a smile that rarely disappeared and a laugh so contagious it could make everyone around her laugh, too. She was kind, welcoming, and had a way of making people feel at home.

Above all, Barb loved her family. She was a proud mother of five children, grandmother to 14 grandchildren, and great-grandmother to 16 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her tremendous joy. Their smiles, giggles, and laughter meant the world to her. She loved nothing more than having her family together, sharing meals, making memories, and enjoying the moments that mattered most.

Barb is survived by her five children: Lynn Schminkey (Ben), Troy Riordan, John Wey (Lynn), Greg Salazar and Kim Bross (John); 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Kenneth, Carl (Joyce) and sister in-law Cora (Louis) and many other family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Ardele Oberman; her brother, Louis Oberman; and her beloved husband, James "Moose" Mussmann.

Barb leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, laughter, and love. Her kitchen may be quieter, and family gatherings will never quite be the same, but the memories she created, the meals she shared, and the love she gave will live on through the many lives she touched.

We will remember Barb for the smile that rarely left her face, the laugh that could brighten a room, and the kindness that made everyone feel welcome. She had a special way of bringing people together, whether around a restaurant table, over a cup of coffee, or gathered with family. Though she may no longer be with us, her laughter will echo in our memories, her love will live on in our family, and the traditions she created will continue for generations.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Funeral and memorial service details will be announced at a later.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.