Donna Barkhau Hamilton

I keep finding out that old friends have died without me knowing. I met Donna in Youth Choir at St. John's and stayed in touch for years. But when I moved to North Carolina and my parents both died here, I lost touch. I found this out when I came into town for my reunion. My sympathies to Phil, Bruce, and the children. May God continue to be with you.

My relationship with the Barkhau family began when I was pastor at St. Peter's UCC< Osgood, IN. I met the family when Ada's brother, Bud Meyer passed away and I conducted his service. Bud and Ada were brother and sister prior to her marriage to Clarence Barkhau. Bud and Bernice were longtime members of St. Peter's and were instrumental in leading the congregation to do a total remodeling which still stands today. I met Phil and Donna when we joined St. John's UCC in Ft. Thomas, KY and I assisted Steve Heckey in pastoral duties, played piano with Mike Sullivan and sang in the choir under Donna's direction. Unfortunate decisions in calling a new pastor caused us to change our membership. She was a key person in the music program at St. John's and she and Phil were longtime friends.