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Richard Barth Obituary
Feb. 2, 1922-July 8, 2017
Norma Barth
Mar. 2, 1926-Mar. 12, 2015
SOUTH BEND - Richard J. Barth, 95, formerly of South Bend, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Birmingham, AL. Richard was born February 2, 1922 to Arthur & Stacy Barth; he was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was a retired pattern maker. On October 9, 1948, Richard married Norma Jean (Pare) Barth in St. Hedwig Catholic Church in South Bend and they were blessed with 65 years of marriage. Norma Jean was born March 2, 1926 to John & Adelaide Pare and died on March 12, 2015 at 89 years of age. Richard & Norma Jean were members of Christ the King Catholic Church. After retirement, Richard & Norma Jean moved to Birmingham to be closer to family. They are survived by their children, Richard D. “Rick” (Pat) Barth of Phoenix AZ and John (Cindy) Barth of Birmingham, AL; and their grandchildren, Kara Barth of New York City, Daniel Barth of Phoenix and John, James & Stephanie Barth, all of Birmingham. Richard & Norma Jean will be interred together with a graveside service at 10:30 Saturday, August 5, 2017, in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Family & friends should meet at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. on Saturday morning at 10:00. To share a remembrance of Richard & Norma Jean or to offer condolences to their family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
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August 2, 2017
Jack & Cindy:
Sorry to hear that John's dad past (he was always "Mr. Barth" to me). Hope you are both well and that pleasant memories will guide you thru this sorrow.
Your Clay Classmate and perpetual Vasta House Guest
Peter J Mikualk
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