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Erich Barnes Obituary
Erich T. Barnes, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, April 29, 2022, in Hastings on Hudson, New York, with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Elkhart, Indiana, on July 4, 1935, the son of the late Sylvester and Lura Mae Barnes.
Erich graduated Elkhart High School in the Class of 1954. He received his bachelor's degree from Purdue University in 1958.
He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1958 then traded to the New York Giants in 1961. He was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 1965 where he retired at the end of the season in 1971.
His surviving family members include his wife, Violet, from Yonkers, New York; three daughters, Charissa, (Michael) Johnson from Rochester, New York, Djuna Barnes from Jersey City, New Jersey, Tessa (Dennis) Robinson from Elkhart, Indiana; two sisters, Joan Murkey from Chicago, Illinois, and Linda (Clifton) Turner from Flint, Michigan; and three grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held on May 14, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at noon, at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway, Montgomery, Illinois. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery, Illinois.
Erich Barnes was very dedicated to the NFL alumni and their Caring for Kids initiative.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation to the Erich Barnes Memorial Fund in his honor: http://www.givebutter.com/CFulMP.
For directions and online guestbook visit www.dieterle memorialhome.com.
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Debbie
August 22, 2024
My sincere condolences to his wife and family. I think I babysat for your daughter at that time she was the only child. You lived in Englewood NJ in the Forrest Gardens. Bless up! You entered my thoughts. Don´t know why.
Jim degraff
May 11, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
CHRISTINE JOHNSEN
May 8, 2022
MY father, Bill Milliner, was Erich's Elkhart High School basketball coach and maintained contact with him through the years.
Erich was a valuable asset to the Elkhart Blazer Basketball team when they went to the Indiana State tourney in 1954. Whenever Erich was in town he would contact Dad and often came to the house to catch up on life happenings. As Dad often said, " Erich is not only an accomplished athlete but a class act."
Hopefully the many memories and love will help you through this difficult time.
Blessings to you all...
Christine Milliner Johnsen
Jackiejo Kidder
May 7, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Charissa, remember your Dad from Meisner Ave in Elkhart. My Dad was such a fan. You, me and Tracey Moore.
Dr. John F. Helfrick
May 7, 2022
Erich was an icon, possibly the best athlete in the history of Elkhart High School. I was 6 years younger but kids my age idolized Erich as an athlete and role model. He was a gentleman and the type of person we all aspired to be. Erich, thank you for being a leader, a true gentleman and for enriching our lives with your god given talents.
Wally Loney
May 7, 2022
Even as a young man Erich was very kind and thoughtful. I am five years younger, but he would take time to greet us kids after games, with a kind word. I will always remember his class, even as a high school football and basketball player. He was a starter on the first EHS team to make it to the final four.
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