Charles Fredrick Barnes
July 9, 2017
Charles Fredrick Barnes, 92, of
Baraboo, succumbed to his struggle with heart disease on Thursday, July 6, 2017
at St. Clare Meadows Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Charles was
born the son of Ora Joshua and Winifred Irene (Burgess) Barnes on June 1, 1925
in Ironton. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving his country
during world war two as a pilot and gunner. Charles enjoyed carpentry and
worked as a general contractor for over 30 years and was a great mechanic until
he was forced to retire due to his illness. In his spare time he enjoyed
flying, reading Louie L’Amour and watching western movies. Survivors include
his wife of 68 years, Joan; nine children, Diane Anderson of Waupun, David
(Wanda) Barnes of Weogufka, Alabama, Donald (Tammy) Barnes of Spring Green,
Doug (Denise) Barnes of Beecher, Illinois, Duane (Shari) Barnes of Sauk City,
Deb (Lenny) Zeman of Baraboo, Dennis (Deb) Barnes of Beecher, Illinois, Dale
(Pam) Barnes of Mount Horeb and Donna (Dan) Meise of Baraboo; 45 grandchildren,
77 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred
Uphoff of Reedsburg; and other relatives and friends. In addition to his
parents, Charles was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Barnes; and
daughter-in-law, Erma Jean. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. noon on
Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Rago-Baldwin Funeral Home, Baraboo, with Pastor
Randy Zeman officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until
time of service. Charles will be laid to rest at Pleasant Valley Cemetery,
Excelsior Township, with military rites provided by the VFW Greenwood Memorial
Post #987. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the family. A luncheon
will be served at Corson Square, 920 10 th
St., Baraboo, following
the burial. The family would like to thank the William S. Middleton Memorial
Veterans Hospital and St. Clare Meadows Care Center for the loving care and
support. The Rago-Baldwin Funeral Home, 520 East St., Baraboo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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