LAGRANGE-Richard W. (Dick) Barrett, 85, passed away February 15, 2022, at his home on Fish Lake in LaGrange. He was born April 2, 1936, in Athens, OH to Walter & Mary (Curtis) Barrett.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Ann Landon.
Surviving are 3 children, Rick Barrett, Lafayette, Linda (Robert) Owen,
Edwardsburg, Mi. and James (Jodi) Barrett, of Lafayette.
6 grandchildren, Angela (Rob), Jason, (Stephanie), Joseph, Andy (Karina), Sarah (Trent) and Kerry. 14 Great grandchildren, Lynsey, Tysen, Noah, Breona, Braylyn, Trenten, Camren, Rowyn, Emmalee, Ava, Paisley, Rosalie, Ronnie and Bonnie. Also 1 great great grandson Levi.
Richard (Dick) graduated from Paulding High School as a 4 Letter Man. He lettered in football, (quarterback), baseball, basketball (MVP 1954) and track. He was in the Jr Olympics and won a gold medal for the 220 yd dash. He attended Earlham College and Ohio State University. He served om the Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legon Post 215. He enjoyed all sports. Fishing, hunting, bowling and golf. One of his favorite pastimes was watching his Ohio State Buckeyes on television.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Post 215.
Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Ann Landon.
Surviving are 3 children, Rick Barrett, Lafayette, Linda (Robert) Owen,
Edwardsburg, Mi. and James (Jodi) Barrett, of Lafayette.
6 grandchildren, Angela (Rob), Jason, (Stephanie), Joseph, Andy (Karina), Sarah (Trent) and Kerry. 14 Great grandchildren, Lynsey, Tysen, Noah, Breona, Braylyn, Trenten, Camren, Rowyn, Emmalee, Ava, Paisley, Rosalie, Ronnie and Bonnie. Also 1 great great grandson Levi.
Richard (Dick) graduated from Paulding High School as a 4 Letter Man. He lettered in football, (quarterback), baseball, basketball (MVP 1954) and track. He was in the Jr Olympics and won a gold medal for the 220 yd dash. He attended Earlham College and Ohio State University. He served om the Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legon Post 215. He enjoyed all sports. Fishing, hunting, bowling and golf. One of his favorite pastimes was watching his Ohio State Buckeyes on television.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Post 215.
Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
LAGRANGE-Richard W. (Dick) Barrett, 85, passed away February 15, 2022, at his home on Fish Lake in LaGrange. He was born April 2, 1936, in Athens, OH to Walter & Mary (Curtis) Barrett.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Ann Landon.
Surviving are 3 children, Rick Barrett, Lafayette, Linda (Robert) Owen,
Edwardsburg, Mi. and James (Jodi) Barrett, of Lafayette.
6 grandchildren, Angela (Rob), Jason, (Stephanie), Joseph, Andy (Karina), Sarah (Trent) and Kerry. 14 Great grandchildren, Lynsey, Tysen, Noah, Breona, Braylyn, Trenten, Camren, Rowyn, Emmalee, Ava, Paisley, Rosalie, Ronnie and Bonnie. Also 1 great great grandson Levi.
Richard (Dick) graduated from Paulding High School as a 4 Letter Man. He lettered in football, (quarterback), baseball, basketball (MVP 1954) and track. He was in the Jr Olympics and won a gold medal for the 220 yd dash. He attended Earlham College and Ohio State University. He served om the Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legon Post 215. He enjoyed all sports. Fishing, hunting, bowling and golf. One of his favorite pastimes was watching his Ohio State Buckeyes on television.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Post 215.
Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Ann Landon.
Surviving are 3 children, Rick Barrett, Lafayette, Linda (Robert) Owen,
Edwardsburg, Mi. and James (Jodi) Barrett, of Lafayette.
6 grandchildren, Angela (Rob), Jason, (Stephanie), Joseph, Andy (Karina), Sarah (Trent) and Kerry. 14 Great grandchildren, Lynsey, Tysen, Noah, Breona, Braylyn, Trenten, Camren, Rowyn, Emmalee, Ava, Paisley, Rosalie, Ronnie and Bonnie. Also 1 great great grandson Levi.
Richard (Dick) graduated from Paulding High School as a 4 Letter Man. He lettered in football, (quarterback), baseball, basketball (MVP 1954) and track. He was in the Jr Olympics and won a gold medal for the 220 yd dash. He attended Earlham College and Ohio State University. He served om the Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legon Post 215. He enjoyed all sports. Fishing, hunting, bowling and golf. One of his favorite pastimes was watching his Ohio State Buckeyes on television.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Post 215.
Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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