Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Barker, Fredrick Leo, Sr. April 5, 2012
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Lakewood News - April, 2012

EAST LANSING, MI- Fredrick Leo Barker, Sr., of East Lansing, age 67, was born 
October 30, 1944 in Carson City to Geraldine (Wright) and William Barker, and 
passed away peacefully on April 5, 2012 at his home.

Fred graduated from Lake Odessa High School and Northwood Institute. Fred 
served in the U.S. Marines and returned home from Vietnam as a decorated 
Veteran with a Purple Heart. He retired from General Motors in 1997.

Fred enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, telling an epic story, time with his 
family, good food and fun. He was a man of you knew him for a minute then you 
had a friend for life. He was a man who always found the silver lining in all 
that life had to give. A day would not go by without is being filled with his 
laughter.

Most importantly he was a loving Dad, Husband, Brother and Uncle. He will be 
greatly missed.

He was a member of the Liederkranz, the Mecosta Rod and Gun Club and the Okemos 
Sportsman Club and avid U of M fan.

Fred was predeceased by his father, William; and mother, Geraldine; and 
brother, Donald.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carole; son Fredrick, Jr.; daughters, 
Jennifer and Billi and grandson, Maksim; brothers, Bill, Chuck, Tom, and 
sisters, Emilene and Mary Jean.

There will be a private memorial service for friends and family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Coalition 
for Homeless Veterans, 330 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Washington, D.C. 20003, or 
Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 West Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 in 
memory of Fredrick Barker.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.EstesLeadley.com.



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