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William Herbert “Bill” Barker

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Birth	:	28 Sep 1928 New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Mar 2020 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0224991, -91.6335983
Description	:	William “Bill” Herbert Barker, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Private family services and burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of life will be later on this year. William was born September 28, 1928 in New Virginia, the son of Rolla and Mary (Miller) Barker. Bill was raised on a farm near Truro and later moved to Springville, where he graduated high school with his best friend Wilmer Binley. Bill and Wilmer met and married Kopf sisters. He was... Read More	William “Bill” Herbert Barker, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids. Private family services and burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of life will be later on this year. William was born September 28, 1928 in New Virginia, the son of Rolla and Mary (Miller) Barker. Bill was raised on a farm near Truro and later moved to Springville, where he graduated high school with his best friend Wilmer Binley. Bill and Wilmer met and married Kopf sisters. He was united in marriage to Alice Kopf on August 29, 1950 at the Armar Ballroom. Bill started working at Midland Forge in 1950, later he joined Wayne Wolf to create Wayne Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids. He worked at Wayne Manufacturing for over 50 years where he eventually retired. Bill was actively building antique cars, including Model A’s, El Caminos, Bel Aire, and Ford Coupes. He also owned a 1960 Pontiac, which was in the movie “Bridges of Madison County”. Bill traveled the country in search of parts and cars. He also enjoyed Farm All tractors, and was the lead tractor one year for the WMT Tractorcade. A sign he was known for was “You can take the boy off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the boy.”, which was featured in the New York Times. He enjoyed the time spent with his friends at car shows, and most of all he loved his family, especially the grand and great-grandchildren. Bill is survived by his wife Alice; daughter Kathy (Richard) Grant of Marion; grandchildren Casey Cramblet (Allie Ruedy), Jessica Cramblet (Terrell Sykes) both of Cedar Rapids; four great-grandchildren Kingston, Lucy, Emersyn and Oaklen; his brother Jack (Doris) Barker of Marion; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be directed to the family. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, is in charge of Bill’s arrangements.

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William Herbert “Bill” Barker's memorial is located at: Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA.
When did William Herbert “Bill” Barker death?
William Herbert “Bill” Barker death on 28 Mar 2020 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0224991
Longitude: -91.6335983

Family Members:

Parent

Rolla A Barker

(1900 - 1988)

Mary Geraldine Miller Barker

(1907 - 2000)

Spouse

Alice Lilly Kopf Barker

(1926 - 2020)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224991, -91.6335983

2. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0195500, -91.6352500

3. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0111008, -91.6268997

4. Oak Shade Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0266991, -91.6025009

5. Shiloh Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0354996, -91.6698990

6. Saint Pauls United Methodist Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9851700, -91.6528200

7. Robins Cemetery
Robins, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0630989, -91.6575012

8. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9817000, -91.6655000

9. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.6455994

10. Old City Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9752000, -91.6482000

11. Syrian Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9742012, -91.6472015

12. Saint George Orthodox Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9737900, -91.6473700

13. Saint Johns Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9724998, -91.6433029

14. Brockman Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9735000, -91.6140000

15. Buffalo Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0373400, -91.7006900

16. Eben Israel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9590000, -91.6550000

17. Czech National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9585991, -91.6541977

18. Muslim National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9580000, -91.6568000

19. Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9560000, -91.6752000

20. Morrison Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0581017, -91.7305984

21. Baker Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9383011, -91.6335983

22. Campbell Cemetery
Bertram, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.5381012

23. Martin Creek Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0093994, -91.5188980

24. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740