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Robert Otis “Bob” Barton

Birth	:	9 Mar 1932 Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Dec 2018 Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8146537, -93.9751625
Description	:	Robert Otis Barton, age 86, formerly of Grand River, Iowa, the son of Glen Arthur and Esther Elizabeth (Smith) Barton, was born March 9, 1932, in Leon, Iowa. He died at Lamoni Specialty Care Center in Lamoni, Iowa on Friday, December 28, 2018. Bob grew up at the High Point, Iowa area in Decatur County. He attended school in Leon, Iowa and graduated in 1950. After graduation he farmed before enlisting in the United States Army on August 8, 1952. He served until July 16, 1954, with part of the time being in France during the Korean Conflict. Read More	Robert Otis Barton, age 86, formerly of Grand River, Iowa, the son of Glen Arthur and Esther Elizabeth (Smith) Barton, was born March 9, 1932, in Leon, Iowa. He died at Lamoni Specialty Care Center in Lamoni, Iowa on Friday, December 28, 2018. Bob grew up at the High Point, Iowa area in Decatur County. He attended school in Leon, Iowa and graduated in 1950. After graduation he farmed before enlisting in the United States Army on August 8, 1952. He served until July 16, 1954, with part of the time being in France during the Korean Conflict. Bob returned to farming working for his future wife’s father, whom he met and instantly knew he was going to marry her. He and Suellen Pickering were married on June 9, 1963 in Grand River, Iowa. They were blessed with four children, Robert “Bob”, Ryan, Regina, and Rena. He retired in the mid 1990’s. In his free time, he enjoyed mushroom hunting, doing anything mechanical, woodworking - building chairs for his grandchildren, reading western books, and working jigsaw puzzles. He loved his dog, Worthless, who went everywhere with him. Bob was a member of the Grand River American Legion and the Grand River First Responders. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Sue in February of 1999; son, Bob in July of 1994; brothers, Bill and George Barton; sister, Jean Courtney and husband, Clarence; and brothers-in-law, Lester “Red” Robison and Richard Christensen. Survivors include his children, Ryan Barton of Kellerton, Iowa, Regina Peter of Waterford, Wisconsin, and Rena and Matt Gotto of Belleville, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; siblings, June Robison of Leon, Iowa, Hope and Bob Mendenhall of Garden Grove, Iowa, Margaret Christensen of Carlisle, Iowa, and Lester and Anne Barton of Chandler, Arizona; sisters-in-law, Mary Barton of Des Moines, Iowa and Karen Barton of Osceola, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

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Where is Robert Otis “Bob” Barton's memorial?
Robert Otis “Bob” Barton's memorial is located at: Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Decatur County, USA.
When did Robert Otis “Bob” Barton death?
Robert Otis “Bob” Barton death on 28 Dec 2018 in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Otis “Bob” Barton's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8146537
Longitude: -93.9751625

Family Members:

Parent

Glen Arthur Barton

(1895 - 1981)

Esther Elizabeth Smith Barton

(1901 - 1995)

Spouse

Suellen “Sue” Pickering Barton

(1942 - 1999)

Siblings

Velma Jean Barton Courtney

(1928 - 1999)

Glendolyn Hope Barton Mendenhall

(1929 - 2021)

George Alvin Barton

(1933 - 2011)

Leona H. Barton

(1937 - 1940)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grand River Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8146537, -93.9751625

2. Young Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8255172, -93.9424396

3. Hazen Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7999970, -93.9238360

4. Oak Hill Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7986231, -93.9236534

5. Westervelt Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8630955, -93.9753771

6. Madarasz Cemetery
Richland Township, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8114500, -93.9081700

7. OGrady Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8643990, -93.9907990

8. Munyon Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8180315, -93.8899326

9. Westerville Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8824606, -93.9666116

10. Wheelis Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8755000, -93.9215000

11. Millsap Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333310, -93.9502260

12. Pumptown Cemetery
Union Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8670000, -94.0667000

13. West Cemetery
Van Wert, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8454582, -93.8650654

14. Warrick Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8960000, -93.9234000

15. Bear Cemetery
Monroe Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7750015, -94.0830002

16. Woodmansee Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7405590, -93.8944817

17. Elk Cemetery
Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7210467, -93.9390707

18. McKee Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8647000, -93.8622000

19. Leas Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9080009, -94.0220032

20. Oliver Cemetery
Monroe Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7830320, -94.1004020

21. Gregg Cemetery
Doyle Township, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9138000, -93.9520000

22. Trinity Hills Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7326000, -93.8832000

23. Cash Cemetery
Decatur City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7308036, -93.8815641

24. Ellston Cemetery
Union Township, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8388970, -94.1196670