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James K. “Jim” Barnes

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James K. “Jim” Barnes Veteran

Birth
Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
13 Mar 2014 (aged 80)
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA GPS-Latitude: 44.1009047, Longitude: -87.6761027
Plot
E-20-8-4
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Barnes, James K.

James K. Barnes, age 80, of 1920 Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday evening, March 13, 2014 at his residence.

Jim was born January 12, 1934 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Walter and Helen Haskins Barnes. Jim was employed with Manitowoc Engineering for 33 years from where he retired. He was also involved for 23 years with the National Guard retiring with the rank of Platoon Sergeant. On June 16, 1954 he married Elizabeth "Betty" Meyer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. She preceded him in death on March 13, 1994. He later married Sandra A. Spaeth on October 19, 1996 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Jim was a life member of the 127 Infantry Veteran Association, life member of the 32nd Red Arrow Veteran Association, member of the Retired Enlisted Association, past president of the Association for the Developmentally Disabled, member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie Club #706, served on the Manitowoc City Council for one term and the Manitowoc County Board for six terms. Jim enjoyed playing bingo, trips to Las Vegas, working with tools and building things. He lived for his children and grandchildren. Jim's family always came first.

Jim is survived by his wife: Sandra; two sons: Kenneth Barnes, Manitowoc, WI; Thomas Barnes, Madison, WI; two daughters: Barbara Barnes, Manitowoc, WI; Kristin (Jim) Haworth, Eau Clair, WI and their two children, Emily and Katy; three step children: Nathan (Angela) Spaeth of Two Rivers and their two children, Ruby and Lila; Amy Jo Stevenson and her significant other Brian Schaefer, New Holstein, WI and children, Naomi, Raven and Derek II; Marlo Spaeth, Manitowoc, WI; one sister: Georgiana Melanson, Salt Lake City, Utah; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Helen Barnes; his first wife: Elizabeth "Betty" Barnes; four brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Beaudry. Following the funeral services military rites will be accorded at the church by the Amvets Post #99 with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Mar. 16 to Mar. 18, 2014
Barnes, James K.

James K. Barnes, age 80, of 1920 Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday evening, March 13, 2014 at his residence.

Jim was born January 12, 1934 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Walter and Helen Haskins Barnes. Jim was employed with Manitowoc Engineering for 33 years from where he retired. He was also involved for 23 years with the National Guard retiring with the rank of Platoon Sergeant. On June 16, 1954 he married Elizabeth "Betty" Meyer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. She preceded him in death on March 13, 1994. He later married Sandra A. Spaeth on October 19, 1996 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Jim was a life member of the 127 Infantry Veteran Association, life member of the 32nd Red Arrow Veteran Association, member of the Retired Enlisted Association, past president of the Association for the Developmentally Disabled, member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie Club #706, served on the Manitowoc City Council for one term and the Manitowoc County Board for six terms. Jim enjoyed playing bingo, trips to Las Vegas, working with tools and building things. He lived for his children and grandchildren. Jim's family always came first.

Jim is survived by his wife: Sandra; two sons: Kenneth Barnes, Manitowoc, WI; Thomas Barnes, Madison, WI; two daughters: Barbara Barnes, Manitowoc, WI; Kristin (Jim) Haworth, Eau Clair, WI and their two children, Emily and Katy; three step children: Nathan (Angela) Spaeth of Two Rivers and their two children, Ruby and Lila; Amy Jo Stevenson and her significant other Brian Schaefer, New Holstein, WI and children, Naomi, Raven and Derek II; Marlo Spaeth, Manitowoc, WI; one sister: Georgiana Melanson, Salt Lake City, Utah; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Helen Barnes; his first wife: Elizabeth "Betty" Barnes; four brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Beaudry. Following the funeral services military rites will be accorded at the church by the Amvets Post #99 with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Mar. 16 to Mar. 18, 2014


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