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Leo Barnes Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Leo V. Barnes, age 80, of Evansville, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2016, at his home.
Leo was born January 27, 1936, in Evansville, to the late Robert Dalton and Josephine (Luecke) Barnes. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He loved life, especially spending time with his family, telling stories and playing jokes. Leo was a devout catholic and an active member of and volunteer at St. James Catholic Church. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, traveling, history, sports and Notre Dame football. He was a 1954 graduate of Memorial High School. Leo retired from Alcoa after 30 years of service.
Surviving Leo are his wife of 59 years, Doris (Elpers) Barnes; three daughters, Kathy (Tony) Weis, Bev (Tom) Tison and Lisa (Keith) Reising; four sons, Steve (Carleen) Barnes, Joseph (Tina) Barnes, Keith (Katie) Barnes and John (Claire) Barnes; two sisters, Pat Schmidt and Jackie (Jerry) Simpson; and one brother, Gerry (Judy) Barnes. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren, Rebecca (Brett), Jessica (Aaron), Tabitha, Travis (Mandy), Heather (Josh), Jeremy, Lindsey, Joseph, Alex, Jacob, Ava, Sarah, Laura, Hannah, Andrew, Benjamin, Christopher, Ethan, Anna, Catherine and Shepherd; and six great-grandchildren, Diesel, Onyx, Cooper, Carter, Brylee and Oliver.
In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by twin sons, Ronald and Donald Barnes; by brothers, Bob, Larry, Joe and Bernie Barnes; by an infant sister, Mary Jeannette Barnes; and by two half sisters, Ruth Verba and Eileen Hubbard.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Rev. Kenneth Betz officiating. Burial will follow in the St. James Church Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 1 until 6 p.m. on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9 a.m. until service time on Monday at St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 12300 S. 50 West, Haubstadt, IN 47639, to the Ozanam Family Shelter, 1100 Read Street #2, Evansville, IN 47710 or to the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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Theresa Campbell
May 2, 2016
May family and friends find comfort in our Heavenly Father's words at 1 Peter 5:6-7 during this grievous time.
May 2, 2016
Bev and Tom
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers .
Marge Basde
May 2, 2016
Lisa and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thought's and prayer's during this difficult time.
Dr. Michelle Oglesby and the staff at Evansville Eyecare Associates
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Ross Elmore
May 1, 2016
Our sympathy to the Reising family. You are in our thoughts.
The Elmore family.
Mary & Tony Schneider
April 30, 2016
To the Barnes Family,
Leo was a very fine man. We knew him from playing cards @ St. Theresa's. Also from Holy Redeemer events. Just talked to him at the Fish Fry and a couple of weeks ago @ the H,R. card party. I admired his friendliness, kindness, caring and humor.
American Heart Association
April 30, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Larry Osborne
April 30, 2016
Lisa, I would like to express my sympathy to you and all of your family. Knowing your dad from high school and then staying
in touch through the school masses at
Holy Redeemer has been a reminder of what a great person your dad was.
Yours in Christ-Larry Osborne
Jim and Janice Hummel
April 30, 2016
Dear Doris,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Leo's death. We extend our heartfelt prayers, thoughts and sympathy to you and all of your family. He will be remembered in a special way by all his classmates of the Memorial High School Class of 1954. May he rest in peace!
Blessings,
Jim and Janice Hummel
Jennifer (Barnes) Hoffman
April 29, 2016
I think pulling tricks and joking around is a Barnes brother trait....and that's what I expected every time Uncle Leo was around. What a great man. So sorry for your loss Aunt Doris and family. Prayers to all of you. He will be greatly missed by all.
Therese and Bob Ryzowicz
April 29, 2016
Our deepest sympathy at Leo's passing. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Ryzowicz's
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