Barbara Ann Madsen passed away unexpectedly in her home on the morning of February 27th 2022, Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was born July 23, 1952 in Salinas California to Harry John Kuchta and Carmalita Dorthy Kuchta. She lived in Gonzales till the age of 5. Then her father moved the family to Arroyo Seco to what became the family ranch.  This is where Barb would milk cows in the morning before going to school and the again at night alongside her brothers. At the age of 21 she married her husband Robbie Madsen on September 1, 1973. The following year she was blessed with her first son Harry and 12 years later her second son Matthew.

Barb worked in the Greenfield Union School District for 38 years before retiring to her happy place or as she referred to it many times as "God's Country" the family ranch. Barb enjoyed working in her yard, floating in her pool, most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family whether it was cruising the ranch on her fart cart checking on everyone or driving her granddaughter, niece, and many other kids to and from school singing songs and enjoying the many sights along the road. In the summer, she loved opening her windows in her bedroom to listen to the frogs croaking.

In retirement Barb enjoyed taking out her convertible VW Bug and cruising the backroads with the top down.

Barb is survived by her Husband, Robbie Madsen, Sons, Harry (Audra) Madsen, Matthew (Kailey) Madsen, Granddaughter Julia Madsen, Sister Kathy Tavernetti, Niece Emily, Brother Dennis (Joan) Kuchta, Nephew Corey (Melvia) Kuchta, Great-Nephew Carson Niece Cassidy, Nephew Kristopher Kuchta, Great-Nephews Sye and Miles, Nephew Shawn (Jennifer) Kuchta, Great-Nephews, Alden, Anton, Axel and Sister In-Law Carol Randle

Barb is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Carm, brothers, David and Stephen, Brother In-law Marvin Tavernetti

Donations can be made in her name to Saint Jude Children's Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the family ranch April 30 ^th from 1pm to 5pm