Richard Barnes
March 6, 2022 at 10:00 p.m.
Richard Barnes
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Born on Jan. 10, 1932, in Warsaw, Richard was the son of Albert and Katherine Anderson Barnes. He was united in marriage to Anne L. Marzke Barnes on Nov. 22, 1952, in Larwill, who preceded him in death July 14, 2016.
A Larwill resident since 1976, he was formerly of Pierceton. He proudly served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. Richard was formerly employed at Dana Weatherhead Corp. in Columbia City for 38 years and was a supervisor for 22 of those years. He was a member of the Columbia City American Legion #98. He attended the Larwill Wesleyan Church. Richard enjoyed racing and fishing. He dearly loved and cherished his grandchildren.
Richard will be lovingly remembered by his son, James (Marla) Barnes, of St. Cloud, Fla.; four grandchildren: Tim Watson, of Sturgis, Mich.; Roxanne (David) Culver, of Baltimore, Md.; Carrie (Josh) Phillips, of Reidsville, N.C.; and Cody Barnes, of Columbia, S.C. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Anne; both parents; brother, Alvin Barnes; and a daughter, Carolyn Watson.
A visitation is planned from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service in celebration of his life will begin at noon in the funeral chapel. Lew Collier will be officiating. Interment will be private.
Masks are optional. No food is permitted at this time.
The family is requesting memorial donations may be made to Larwill Fire Department, 6538 W. County Road 100 N, Larwill, IN 46764.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
Born on Jan. 10, 1932, in Warsaw, Richard was the son of Albert and Katherine Anderson Barnes. He was united in marriage to Anne L. Marzke Barnes on Nov. 22, 1952, in Larwill, who preceded him in death July 14, 2016.
A Larwill resident since 1976, he was formerly of Pierceton. He proudly served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. Richard was formerly employed at Dana Weatherhead Corp. in Columbia City for 38 years and was a supervisor for 22 of those years. He was a member of the Columbia City American Legion #98. He attended the Larwill Wesleyan Church. Richard enjoyed racing and fishing. He dearly loved and cherished his grandchildren.
Richard will be lovingly remembered by his son, James (Marla) Barnes, of St. Cloud, Fla.; four grandchildren: Tim Watson, of Sturgis, Mich.; Roxanne (David) Culver, of Baltimore, Md.; Carrie (Josh) Phillips, of Reidsville, N.C.; and Cody Barnes, of Columbia, S.C. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Anne; both parents; brother, Alvin Barnes; and a daughter, Carolyn Watson.
A visitation is planned from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service in celebration of his life will begin at noon in the funeral chapel. Lew Collier will be officiating. Interment will be private.
Masks are optional. No food is permitted at this time.
The family is requesting memorial donations may be made to Larwill Fire Department, 6538 W. County Road 100 N, Larwill, IN 46764.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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