Reverend William Gerald Guernsey Barndt

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William Barndt Obituary

BARNDT Reverend William Gerald Guernsey Barndt, died Monday, April 28, 2008, after 93 rich and full years of life and service. A memorial service will be held at the church on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 30, 5 - 8 p.m. and after the Thursday service at the Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge Street (an extension of Highway 161), Dublin, OH 43017. A celebration of his peace and justice work will take place in late July. Bill's loving family includes his wife of 67 years, Laura Trumbull Barndt; their children, Michael Barndt and wife, Jodie, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Deborah Barndt, Toronto, Ontario; Kathy Brownfield and husband, Tom, Ashville, Ohio; Van Vechten Barndt, Columbus; Beth Ruthenburg and husband, Jon, Evansville, Indiana; grandchildren, Joshua Barndt, Montreal, Quebec; Erika Jackson and husband, Theo, Canal Winchester; Seth Browne, Laura Browne, Ann Bennett and husband, Rick, Columbus; Sarah and Katie Ruthenburg, Evansville, Indiana; great-grandchildren, Lo Erin, Wren, and Elek Jackson; Emily and Nathan Bennett; nephew, Rick Barndt and wife, Helen, Malakoff, Texas. Bill completed a BA from the University of Michigan and a M. Div. from Yale University. A retired Pastor with the United Church of Christ, he served parishes in Acton and Ashland, Maine and Austinburg, Ohio, and as an Association Minister for Ohio Conference of the United Church of Christ. His deep commitment continued 30 years beyond his retirement and included missions in Haiti, Central America, Macedonia, Cuba, Japan and the Philippines, Pastors for Peace, Task Force on Disabilities, Central Ohioans for Peace, Central Ohio Save Darfur Coalition and Worldwide Humanitarian Aid. His work was recognized with an honorary doctorate from Defiance College and with awards for his work for peace and justice. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bill's name to, Central Ohio Save Darfur Coalition, Dublin Community Church or Worldwide Humanitarian Aid. Send online memories of Bill to the website below. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Barndt

11 Entries

CELIA BEAULIER

May 3, 2008

I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF REV. BARNDTS PASSING. I REMEMBER HIM AND LAURA WHEN THEY WERE IN ASHLAND AND ALSO TO OUR LITTLE COMMUNITY OF BUFFALO. THEY HAD NO CHILDREN AT THAT TIME. I OFTEN SPEAK OF THEM TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABOUT THE GOOD "POT LUCK SUPPERS" THAT HE OFTEN SUGGESTED. WHAT GREAT MEMORIES! HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A GREAT SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE.

Erika Onabe

May 2, 2008

Thank you.

I love you and always will.

Augusto "Pacho" Vasquez

May 2, 2008

What a example of Christian life. He comfort me with simple words by phone in 2003. I will remember him with thanksfull and joy

Dick Trelease

May 2, 2008

God has a great reward which Bill is now enjoying. He was more than a MACB member, he was a true ecumenist and a real brother to me. God bless you all.
In the Spirit,

James Jordan

April 30, 2008

Bill is remembered as having led by example and demonstrating his Christian faith by his work.

Patricia (Harness) Buchanan

April 30, 2008

I feel so privileged to have known your Dad. What a dear soul. In addition to all the great work he did in the world, he was a wonderful family man and neighbor. I am so thankful for the chance to have known him and all of you.

Patricia Stover

April 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family. It was a priviledge to work with him in COFP. He leaves a rich and wonderful legacy. He has shown us how to truly love others by his work.

mildred leone

April 29, 2008

I was in the G-clef chorus at Gillie with Rev. Barndt...He was a nice man, he will be missed.

Jeffrey Davis

April 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was a delight for me to have known Bill and worked with him on a number of projects while I served Dublin Community Church. He inspired me then and continues to inspire me to this day.

Noel Osborn

April 29, 2008

So sorry for your loss. I remember well the good meetings we had in your home and elsewhere concerning world affairs, and especially conditions in the Philippines. Emma Ruth and I were missionaries there for almost 38 years, and we looked forward to seeing Bill and learning from his keen insight. I lost Emma Ruth last September, and I believe she is welcoming Bill in heaven. My prayers are with all of you.

St. Paul United Church of Christ

April 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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