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1 of 6 | Posted by: Scott Barnett - Harlan, IN - Son
“Rog loved being with family,be it at the legion,the many many family barbques(miss the best ribs in the world) in his back yard,or just drinking beer...Read More »
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2 of 6 | Posted by: Cindi Holley - Fort Wayne, IN
“Members at Post 47 remember Roger and Nancy with fond memories. He will be missed by friends and family.
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3 of 6 | Posted by: Sandy Baker - FORT WAYNE, IN
“You always were my Favorite uncle. You loved to tell me stories about my dad and I loved to listen to you. You are my last link to him, but now you 2...Read More »
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4 of 6 | Posted by: Becky Barnett-Rogers - Las Vegas, NV
“One of my fondest memories of him was when as kids he would make us grasshoppers with vanilla ice cream and creme de ment. We always thought we were...Read More »
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5 of 6 | Posted by: Jessica McCutcheon - Fort Wayne, IN
“Rog was a fighter.He battled his illness like a true trooper! He never wanted to go into a home of any kind and he got his wish. He went to heaven in...Read More »
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6 of 6 | Posted by: Cindi Holley - Fort Wayne, IN
Roger R. Barnett, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Born in Ft. Wayne, Roger was a Korean Army Veteran and worked at Commercial Freight in Indiana for 38 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church; American Legion Post #47; Teamsters Local 414; and Teamsters Retirees Club. Surviving are his son, Scott (Elizabeth) Barnett; step-son, Gary Curtis; step-daughters, Vicki (Chuck) Knipstein, Cindi Holley and Lori (Woodrow) Stiewig; brother, Harold (Mary) Barnett; sisters, Evelyn Dennis, Betty Blackburn; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Roger is preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Nancy; parents, Ralph and Stella; son, Michael; brothers, Ralph Jr. and Wayne; and sister, Eloise Cole. Service is 2 pm Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 3 to 7 pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the family. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
