October 12, 1944 December 18, 2024 Barbara Lou Frels, 80, peacefully passed away at home on Dec. 18, 2024. Barb was born on Oct.
12, 1944, toArla and Bennie Qualls in Torrington, Wyoming. Raised by Arla and stepfather, Clive Miller, the family later moved to North Platte and Barb graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1963. On June 16, 1963, Barb married Donald Frels at Maria Lutheran Church in Hershey and the young couple moved into a sod house on the family farm east of Hershey.
In 1967 they built their present home on the same property where they raised their three children. Along with being a wife and mother of three, Barb and Don were foster parents to many babies and high school girls. Professionally, Barb was a hairdresser and realtor.
She graduated from North Platte Beauty Academy in 1973 and was a hairdresser for 11 years, first for others and then as the owner of Legato Beauty Shop in Hershey. She sold the shop in 1979 before receiving her Nebraska Real Estate License and was a realtor for over 35 years. Barb had a positive outlook on life due to her strong faith.
She was a member of Maria Lutheran Church and served as a former council member. She also belonged to the Lincoln County Board of Realtors, National Board of Realtors, Union Pacific Jr. Old Timers, the Velvet Spurs Riding Club, and was an honorary Curtis Aggie.
Barb had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards with friends, and traveling. She especial.
