Robert Barden Sr.
September 24, 1931 - May 17, 2020
Robert Barden Sr., 88, Goshen, died 7:33 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1931 in Walkerton to Samuel & Verona (Faylor) Barden. On June 14, 1953, he married Rachel Anne (Stutsman) Barden and she died April 20, 2018. Surviving are his children, Robert (Sheryle) Barden Jr., Goshen, Jeanette Barden, Goshen, Jolinda (Jack) Scheffers, Middlebury, son-in-law, Steve Miller, Syracuse, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, wife, Rachel, daughter, Cynthia Miller, granddaughter, Carrie Elizabeth Miller and 10 siblings. Robert was a 1952 graduate of Madison Twp. High School. He was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, being discharged in 1954. Robert was a farmer and factory worker at Federal Paperboard, Elkhart. He was a member of West Goshen Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. COVID-19 Guidelines will be followed. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at West Goshen Church of the Brethren, 1200 Berkey Ave., Goshen, officiated by Pastor Mike Griggs. Burial will follow at West Goshen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Clinton Brick Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com
Robert Barden Sr., 88, Goshen, died 7:33 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1931 in Walkerton to Samuel & Verona (Faylor) Barden. On June 14, 1953, he married Rachel Anne (Stutsman) Barden and she died April 20, 2018. Surviving... View Obituary & Service Information