Ronald A. Barker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald A. Barker, 73, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 2:00 pm, Friday, July 31, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, Indiana. Ron was born on Feb. 18, 1947 in Warsaw, Indiana to the late Ralph C. and Donna Jean (Fuller) Barker. He married on Aug. 4, 1966 in Sacred Heart Church in Warsaw, Indiana to Sue Ann Lucas, she survives. He was a 1965 graduate of Warsaw High School. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy he was a Radioman retiring after 22 years on Sept. 1, 1988 with the rank of E7 Chief Petty Officer. He worked for ITT Aerospace Communications for 20 years retiring in Jan. of 2009 as a Comsec Communications Managing Supervisor. He was currently serving as Vice-President of the Bell Aircraft Museum. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mentone for 31 years serving as a Trustee. He was a leader of CIA Thursday Night Bible Study with the young adults as well as being the director of Awana Club. He had also been an EMT in Mentone. He enjoyed woodworking and traveling with his family in his camper all around the country. Survivors include: Wife - Sue Barker - Mentone, Ind. Daughter - Missy and husband Bill Kidd Grandsons - Tyler and wife Harley Kidd, Mason Kidd, and Gaige Kidd Great Grandsons - Gabe, Nate, and Zech Sister - Diane Wenzel - Cheyenne, Wyoming Preceded in death by: Parents - Ralph C. and Donna Jean Barker Brothers - Dennis Barker and Stephen Barker A memorial service will take place at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in the First Baptist Church 206 South Oak Street Mentone, Indiana with Pastor Michael Wilhite officiating. Military honors will follow the service performed by the Warsaw American Legion Post #49. Memorial visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the First Baptist Church 206 South Oak Street Mentone, Indiana. A final remembrance place will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Indiana. Arrangements are entrusted to King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana. Donations can be made in his memory to the Bell Aircraft Museum or the First Baptist Church of Mentone.

Ronald A. Barker

February 18, 1947 - July 31, 2020