Barbara J.

(Westphal) Zastrow

Barbara W. Zastrow, 85, Lake Mills, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Lake House in Lake Mills.

She was born on August 24, 1941, in Evanston, IL, the daughter of the late Leslie and Margie (Hug) Westphal.

In 1959 she graduated from Wauwatosa High School and then later earned her Business degree and Teaching degree from UW-Madison. She began her teaching career at MATC.  In 1982, she started at the Lake Mills High School where she taught business and accounting courses until her retirement in 2007.  She truly appreciated the bonds she formed with her students and staff over the years.  She loved being a Lake Mills L-Cat.

Barb married Glenn Zastrow on February 27, 1965 and then moved to Lake Mills after a short time in Indianapolis.

She was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority in college where she met many lifelong friends.  She was an active member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church where she served as treasurer for many years.  She was also active in the Lake Mills community.

Barb was a huge sports fan.  She especially loved the Badgers and attended many football and basketball games.  She also enjoyed playing bridge with friends.  She loved spending time with her two grandsons, visiting the Madison Farmer's Market and going for boat rides on Rock Lake.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Glenn; two daughters, Julie (Rob) Wells of Whitefish Bay, WI; Debbie (David) Woods of Madison; two grandsons, Alex Wells and Josh Wells; one sister, Susan (Dennis) LeClaire of Whitefish Bay; one niece and goddaughter, Jodie (Brian) Thill of Madison; other relative and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Lake Mills Moravian Church, 301 College Street, Lake Mills. Visitation 10:00-11:00 am, service at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow.

The Zastrow family is very grateful to the wonderful staff at Lake House for their loving care given to Barb.

If desired, memorials can be made to the Lake Mills Moravian Church or the UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. (https://adrc.wisc.edu/give)

www.claussenfuneralhome.com