Norman Barker Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 6, 2023, at the age of 102, Norman Barker (Le Mars, Iowa) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, W. E. Barker (Ted) and Caroline Barker (Gronemeyer); his siblings-in-law, Don and Betty Peterson; and his niece Susan Herring.

He is survived by: his wife Ruth Peterson of Le Mars; his children, Carolyn Peterson (Wes) of International Falls, MN, Joann Johnson (Carl), James Barker (Mary) and Jean Fichter (Corby); his grandchildren, Eric Peterson of Denver, CO, Rachel Schmerge of Portland, OR, Katy Ridge (Matt) of Clarinda, IA, Benjamin Johnson (Janelle), Greta Rouse (Brian) of Emmetsburg, IA, Timothy Barker (Lisa) of Charleston, SC, Laura Grandin (Robert) of Huxley, IA, David Barker (Gabby) of Des Moines, IA, Adam Fichter (Marissa) of Ames, IA, Austin Fichter (Jourdan) of Gretna, NE and Heidi Mandt (Chris) of Clive, IA; his great grandchildren, Kaylee, Andrew Ridge, Noah Johnson, Meredith, Ethan Rouse, Caleb, Micah, Ruthie Barker, Nathan, Hannah Grandin, Elaina Barker, Corrine, Heaven Fichter and Caroline Fichter; his sister Sharen Gillette (John) of Portland, OR; and his nieces, Hilary Gillette-Walch (Nick) of Santa Cruz, CA, Nicole Bingham (Don) of Chapel Hill, NC, Karen Peterson (Dwight Frankfather) of Durango, CO and Kristie Ingwaldson (Greg) of Albuquerque, NM..

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hospice of the Midwest, Ingham Okoboji Bible Camp, Plymouth County Historical Museum, St. John's Lutheran Church in Craig, Iowa, or the charity of your choice.