Tom Barker

Thomas “Tom” William Barker passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in West Union.

Tom was born on February 14, 1924 in Brainard, Iowa to William and Grace (Boyer) Barker.

He attended grade school in Elgin and Columbus High in Waterloo.

Tom left to join the military during World War II.

On June 15, 1957 he was united in marriage to Donna Thompson at St. Olaf Church in West Union.

He worked on road construction and surveying for Fayette County before going to work for Frana Distributing in Calmar. Later, Tom went to work for and eventually retired from Atwood in West Union.

He was a member of American Legion Post 15 and Redeemer Lutheran Church both of West Union.

Tom enjoyed card games, dancing and reading. He was very active and continued to play fast pitch softball until age 55.

He is survived by his wife, Donna of West Union; two sons, Larry (Laurie) Barker of Postville and Jay Barker of West Union; four grandchildren, Krysta (Mitchell) Wheeler, Katrina Barker, Victoria Barker and Andrew Barker; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wes and Kenny; and two sisters, Marge Boyle and Evelyn Matt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union with the Rev. Rusty Phillips officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow at West Union Cemetery.

A public visitation was to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 4-7 pm at Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home in West Union, Iowa.

Burnham-Wood & S.K. Rogers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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