Obituary - Posted: 10/2/06
Darrell Barth
Darrell R. Barth, 77, of Spring Grove, died Thursday, September 28, at his home.
Darrell was born on March 21, 1929 to Walter and Wilma (Darrington) Barth in Hesper, IA. He was baptized at St. Johnís Lutheran Church at Locust, IA, and confirmed at the Evangelical Church in Burr Oak, IA. Darrell was a graduate of Mabel High School. Darrell was a farmer all of his life. He married Shirley Larson of Spring Grove, MN on August 14, 1948. Shirley passed away on September 20, 1979.
He married Maxine Hagen at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston on September 9, 1989. The couple lived in Houston. Darrell retired from farming in 1991.
Darrell is survived by his wife; two sons: Steve (Marlene) Barth of Tomah, WI, and Dennis Barth of Mabel; one daughter: Debra (Kent) Fabian of Winona; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three sisters: Marleene Ward of Mabel; Alice Reedquist of Casper, WY, and Susie Vogeler of Columbus Junction, IA; two brothers: Neil Barth of Waukon, IA, and Merlin Barth of Rathdrum, IA; four step-children, nine step-grandchildren, and eight step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and grandsons, Sonny and Justin Otterness.
The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston with the Rev. Lane Zaffke officiating. Burial was in the Stone Church cemetery, Houston. Friends called from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, October 1, at Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the Church.
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