Individual Details
Richard Joseph Barten
(May 17, 1941 - March 25, 2009)
Richard J. Barten
Richard Joseph Barten died on Wednesday, March 25, 2009.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m., at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Binsfeld officiating.
He was born on May 17, 1941, in Elrosa, the son of Nicholas and Cecelia (Deters) Barten. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1959. After graduation he served two years in the Army and four years in the National Guard and was honorably discharged on Dec. 18, 1966.
Richard met Virginia Benton in Houston, Texas, in 1968 and on May 10, 1969, the couple was married in Dallas, Texas. The Bartens returned to Minnesota in 1971, where Dick worked for Juno Tool & Plastics for eleven years. On Aug. 8, 1972, his only son, Darren was born. In 1982, he started working in real estate and home construction. He also did some investing in several rental properties. Dick enjoyed traveling with his family and they went on several family vacations. Especially out West-two of his favorite states to go to were Colorado and Montana as he had a passion for the mountains. Richard also loved hunting in the fall with his son and other relatives. He enjoyed fishing and took several trips out of state and to Canada with his son, Darren. Dick loved animals, especially his little shiatsu, Miss Elle. For those who knew Dick, they will miss his ability to make you laugh and his uncanny sense of humor. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived his wife, Virginia; son, Darren of Alexandria; daughter, Donna Love and Daniel of Jackson, Miss.; grandson, Jacob Pittman; granddaughter, Amanda Grace; great-granddaughter, Baylee; two brothers: Ray and Mary Ann Barten of Greenwald, Don and Betty of Cedar; five sisters, Odelia and Doug Dahlheimer of Alexandria, Elverna and Len Keller of St. Cloud, Lucille and Elmer Sindermann of Melrose, Rosie and Urban Spanier of Spring Hill, Doris and Wilfred Arens of Padua, Janice and Phil Miller of West Union; sister-in-law, Monica Barten of Spring Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Alfred; brother-in-law, Leo Spanier. Pallbearers were Bill Capp, Anthony Gale III, Mary Botten, Mike Barten, Dan Miller, Bob Hammond.
Richard Joseph Barten died on Wednesday, March 25, 2009.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m., at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Binsfeld officiating.
He was born on May 17, 1941, in Elrosa, the son of Nicholas and Cecelia (Deters) Barten. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1959. After graduation he served two years in the Army and four years in the National Guard and was honorably discharged on Dec. 18, 1966.
Richard met Virginia Benton in Houston, Texas, in 1968 and on May 10, 1969, the couple was married in Dallas, Texas. The Bartens returned to Minnesota in 1971, where Dick worked for Juno Tool & Plastics for eleven years. On Aug. 8, 1972, his only son, Darren was born. In 1982, he started working in real estate and home construction. He also did some investing in several rental properties. Dick enjoyed traveling with his family and they went on several family vacations. Especially out West-two of his favorite states to go to were Colorado and Montana as he had a passion for the mountains. Richard also loved hunting in the fall with his son and other relatives. He enjoyed fishing and took several trips out of state and to Canada with his son, Darren. Dick loved animals, especially his little shiatsu, Miss Elle. For those who knew Dick, they will miss his ability to make you laugh and his uncanny sense of humor. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived his wife, Virginia; son, Darren of Alexandria; daughter, Donna Love and Daniel of Jackson, Miss.; grandson, Jacob Pittman; granddaughter, Amanda Grace; great-granddaughter, Baylee; two brothers: Ray and Mary Ann Barten of Greenwald, Don and Betty of Cedar; five sisters, Odelia and Doug Dahlheimer of Alexandria, Elverna and Len Keller of St. Cloud, Lucille and Elmer Sindermann of Melrose, Rosie and Urban Spanier of Spring Hill, Doris and Wilfred Arens of Padua, Janice and Phil Miller of West Union; sister-in-law, Monica Barten of Spring Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Alfred; brother-in-law, Leo Spanier. Pallbearers were Bill Capp, Anthony Gale III, Mary Botten, Mike Barten, Dan Miller, Bob Hammond.
Events
| Birth | May 17, 1941 | Elrosa, MN | |||
| Death | March 25, 2009 | Alexndria, MN |
Families
| Father | Nicholas Barten (1902 - 1970) |
| Mother | Cecelia Deters (1902 - ) |
| Sibling | Rosie Barten |
| Sibling | Raymond Barten |