Robert "Bob"

Duane Barrett

Robert "Bob" Duane Barrett, son of the late Alphonso Barrett and Mary Esther (Bennett) Barrett, was born in Olathe, Kansas, on October 20, 1940. He departed this life at his residence in Bunker, Missouri, on July 15, 2025, at the age of 84.

On October 17, 1959, in Washington, Missouri, Bob was united in marriage to Sharon Adrienne Schmieder and to this loving union four children were born. Sharon preceded him in death on January 11, 2015. Bob was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Bunker, Missouri. He enjoyed hunting, traveling especially South Dakota, gardening, taking care of his animals, working on his farm, traveling, singing, dancing, and playing cards. Bob's greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He was crazy about his grandkids and great-grandkids. He had a nickname for everyone.

Bob was preceded in death by parents, wife, one brother, Jay Barrett, four sisters, Eleanor (Earl) Taylor, Wanda (Mryl) Taylor, Vivian (Bob) Fletcher, and Shirley (Sam) Williams.

Bob is survived by three sons, Robert Barrett Jr. and wife Michelle of St. Peters, Missouri, Peter Barrett and wife Patty of Wentzville, Missouri, and Michael Barrett and wife Trudy of O'Fallon, Missouri, one daughter, Bonnie Glanzner and husband Keith of Bunker, Missouri, one brother, Bill Barrett (Carol) of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, two sisters, Sharon Nelson and husband Gary of Lady Lake, Florida, and Sandra Newman of Liberty, Missouri, 12 grandkids and 20 great-grandkids. Bob will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Bob was a polio survivor and never let that stop him. His wishes were that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to Shriners Children's Hospital. You can mail donations to Shriners Children's St. Louis, Office of Philanthropy, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.

There will be a Graveside Service held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 2PM at Crossville Cemetery, Bunker, Missouri. Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri