Richard Barna
Richard Sylvester Barna, 75, Celina, formerly of Rockford, died at 11:31 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011.He was born August 6, 1936, in Hamtramck, Michigan, to Sylvester and Julia Evelyn Kaschak Barna. He was formerly married to Sandra Jackson.
Surviving are two sons: Richard S. (Bonnie) Barna, Norwalk, Ohio, and Glenn T. (Susan) Barna, Louisville, Kentucky; three daughters: Julia A. Barna, Celina, Sandra E. (Mark) Heinl, Coldwater, and Audrey J. (Quint) Miesse, Celina; two brothers: Gene (Sue) Barna, Rockford, and Bill (Madelyn) Barna, Louisville, Kentucky; one sister: Betty Belna, Rockford; and ten grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers: Bob and Ron Barna.
He was a member of the U.S. Navy for three or four years, and then the Air Force and retired in 1974. He was Lt. Deputy Sheriff for Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and retired in 1982. He was a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Rockford, American Legion Post #508, Rockford, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Shane’s Aerie #1292, Rockford, V.F.W. Post # 5713, Celina, and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 19, Mercer County.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Rockford, Father Ken Alt officiating. Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Viewing will be held Monday, November 28 from 3-8 p.m. at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford.
Our condolences to the Barna family. May God’s peace be with you all in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julia, Sandy and family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I will keep all of you in my prayers. May God be watching over you.
Our sincere sympathy to all of Dick’s family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Shirley Scarpella
I’m so sorry to see that your brother passed away. My condolences to you and all of the family.
I remember all the good times we had throughout the years. Gonna miss the best pinocle player East of the Mississippi. Larry Garstka
Julia and Sandy, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. I pray God grants you peace in this trying time. I hope the happy memories help heal the sorrow. I’m thinking of you.
Julia and Sandy, sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May you find the strength you both need to get through this. I’ll be thinking of you.
Sandy and Julie, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed very much by you girls. I had the pleasure of meeting him when I worked with guys. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and sending prayers of comfort. God Bless!!!
Julia, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Dear Julia, Dick, Glenn, Sandy and Audrey, So sorry for your loss, Uncle Dick was a fine man, Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of you, He will be missed.
To the barna Family sorry aboutthe passing of your father.my thoughts&prayers are with all of you.
To the Barna family,
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy in the passing of your brother and father. May the Lord provide you comfort and peace.
Mike Pontius
The Barna family has my deepest sympathy. PLease know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the Barna family. Dick was a good man and will be missed by many and remembered by many more. I enjoyed the years we worked together and his “dry” sense of humor. To this day I still remmeber two Polish words he taught me while we were standing alone on a wind swept accident scene. May God comfort and keep all of you in his warming enbrace.
Thoughts and prayers to the Barna family.
Julia and Sandy:
So Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Thinking of you and your family now in this difficult holiday season- We will be praying for you !
I’m so sorry, I know your pain in loosing him! He was such a good person and a loving father/grandpa. I’m Praying for all of you and I’m sorry I’m just now finding this out. He was loved by many and will be missed greatly. Love you all!
My sincere sympathy to the Barna Family, love, patty prichard strickler