Barbara Thiel, 63, of Alexandria, KY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at her residence in Alexandria, KY. Barb was a Professor at Northern Kentucky University. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Mary Thiel, brother Jim Thiel, and her sister Donna Thiel. Barb is survived by her siblings; Tom Thiel, Paul Thiel, John Thiel (Evelyn), Elizabeth Dardzinski (Dennis), and nieces and nephews Nicholas Thiel, Clara Thiel, and Dawn Cloyd. A visitation will be held at Middendorf Funeral Home in fort Wright, KY on Monday, September 16, 2013 from 5pm until 7pm. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 7pm, where friends and family can share stories of Barb. Memorial contributions can be made to The American Diabetes Association at 644 Linn Street, Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Online condolences can be made at www.middendorf-funeralhome.com.