Barry Hemze Obituary
Barry Wayne Hemze was born to Gordon and Jo Ann (Louck) Hemze on July 26, 1964 in Willmar. He lived in the Hancock area where he graduated from Hancock High School in 1984. Following high school, Barry went through basic training but was unable to serve due to health issues. Although he never served he was extremely patriotic. Barry furthered his education at the Willmar Vo-Tec College where he studied auto body. Barry moved to the Twin Cities where he started doing repair work. Barry married Frances Elizando and together they would move to Chicago. During this time Barry worked for Bell Pump and Primer before becoming a truck driver for Philson Trucking. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially vintage cars.
Barry is survived by his parents and other friends and family.
He was preceded in death his grandparents.
Susan Schultz
July 25, 2023
Sorry for you loss. Barry would have been my cousin.
His grandfather was my father's brother. My father was Lloyd Lee Louck.
Patricia Gill
November 30, 2016
To the parents and siblings to Barry Hemze. You have my condolences. Prayers for the family in your time of loss. Patricia Gill, Grandmother
Gary & Lois Strei
May 30, 2016
We were so sorry to learn of Barry's passing. May the Lord's comfort and peace fill your hearts as you remember Barry. Praying for your family and extending to you our love and sympathy.
Todd Charles
May 27, 2016
My condolences to Barry's family. I remember him well. The Lord grant him peace, and the family comfort in his remembrance.
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Doreen Richter (Goll)
May 25, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss! I pray that you are all comforted by God's peace and love. May you be blessed by the memories that you hold of Barry!
Jeanne Bearson
May 25, 2016
To the family of Barry Hemze, I am so sorry for your loss... praying for God's peace and love to comfort you.
Jeanne Splitstoser (Hancock High Class of 1982)
Julie Tonn
May 24, 2016
Hemze family, You have my sympathy in the loss of Barry. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie (Mohr) Tonn
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