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Louis Barkovich Obituary
Louis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War era. After his honorable discharge, he was a lifelong member of the American Legion McGowan-Johnson Post 68, Paw Paw, Paw Paw Lions Club and the Snowmobile Association of MSA. Louis worked for Consumers Energy as a lead lineman for 40 years and was a proud Union member. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Little League fields in Paw Paw and the start of the Paw Paw Youth Baseball Program. Due to his dedication and effort, he was inducted into the Paw Paw Hall of Fame in 2003, which was an honor he cherished. He also received the Lion of the Year award and the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from the Paw Paw Lions Club.
On Oct. 6, 1954, in Paw Paw, he married the love of his life, Gloria (Coombs) Barkovich, who survives him. They recently celebrated 70 years of marriage.
He is also survived by his children, Michael Barkovich, Terry (Mollie) Barkovich and Karen (David) O'Briant; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Sally (Allan) Hughes and brother, George (Joyce) Barkovich.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bill Nelson; and daughter-in-law, Michelle Barkovich.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends were invited to visit Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. A memorial service was held following visitation with Pastor Jim Abshagen officiating. Louis will be laid to rest at Saint Mary Cemetery, Paw Paw, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Centrica Care Navigators, Paw Paw American Legion McGowan-Johnson Post 68 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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bert kruse
February 24, 2025
Louie was two years ahead of me in school. He was more of a contempory of my older brother Dave. But our backgrounds were similar as we grew up on farms in the Almena area, picked asparagus, attended country school and he and my brother built their own ball fields shot baskets in our barn and played on all of the teams at Paw Paw High School, A solid citizen and one who stayed loyal and connected to his community.
Bert Kruse Ypsilanti, Michigan
Tom Horn
February 16, 2025
I was a teammate of Louie's in football, basketball, and baseball in the 1950's.
Louie was the best defensive player in all three sports that a teammate could ask for. In football, he blocked for runners going for a TD, in basketball , he rebounded for shooters, and his plays at first base saved many victories for the Redskins.
Much has been said about his community involvement. Paw Paw was fortunate to have Louie as a resident and I as a life long friend.
Tom Horn
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