Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Barker, Robert H. 2009
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Portland Review & Observer, 12 Apr 2009

Robert H. Barker, 84, of Pewamo, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed
away on April 4, 2009.  He was born on April 2, 1925 in Westphalia, the son of
Louis and Mary (Fernholz) Barker.  Mr. Barker was a Veteran of World War II
serving in the United States Army and received a Purple Heart for his duty to
his country.  He was a member of the Fowler, Pewamo, Westphalia VFW Post #3733,
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo, the Pewamo Knights of Columbus Council,
the St. Joseph Society, the Catholic Order of Foresters, and the TPA.  He was
past owner of Bob Barker’s Standard Station in Pewamo and also was a branch
manager of Central National Bank in Pewamo.  What he enjoyed the most in life
was his family and watching his grandchildren playing sports.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law Jim Hengesbach; three
brothers, Florian, Elmer, and Ralph Barker.  Surviving are his wife of 59 years,
Kathleen (Hanses); son, Allen Barker of Edmore; three daughters, Shirley Linn of
Grand Ledge, Patty Hengesbach of Westphalia, and Lori (Mike) Wieber of Portland;
10 grandchildren, Rob (Kari), Tara, Cole, Haley, Hanna, Scott, Heather, Holly,
Amber, and Amy; siblings, Jerome Barker, Marvin (Sandy) Barker, and Alberta
(Richard) Thelen; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lorraine Barker, Angela Barker,
Revella Smith, Dorothy Hattis, David (Kate) Hanses, and Liz (Bob) Spitzley;
several nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 8 at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, Pewamo with the Rev. Charlon O. Mason, presiding.  Rite of Committal
followed at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Military honors were provided by the
Fowler, Pewamo, Westphalia VFW Post #3733.  Arrangements were entrusted to the
Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland.


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