Richard B. Barron

Richard Bruce Barron, age 78, of Highland, IL., died Sunday, February 14, 2010, at his residence in Highland, IL. He was born June 17, 1931, in Kansas City, MO., the son of Homer and Ruth (Stoner) Barron. On April 9, 1952, he married Kathleen R. Barron nee Luttrell , who survives. Richard was born in Kansas City, MO, was adopted at age 3 months and grew up in Waterloo, IA. While in high school, he was Iowa State Wrestling Champion for his weight division in 1947. He joined the US Navy during the Korean War (4 years of duty), spending 2 years overseas on a Destroyer in the South Pacific (Japan and Pearl Harbor). After the service he worked with his father owning & operating Merchant\'s Delivery in Waterloo. He operated a Stuckey\'s Pecan Shoppe in Alabama, then a Stuckely\'s in Highland, and finally one in Florida.. He returned to Highland and opened B&L Quick Shop at I-70 and IL route 140 for 6 years. Mr. Barron worked at Wray\'s Counrty Store for srveral years: then at Tru Value Hardware in Highland and as a Locksmith Waylind and Tru Value. he retired in 2001. He enjoyed sports, playing golf playing golf for a number of years. Dick was a great story teller ; he enjoyed being around people. Survivors include Wife-Kathleen R. Barron nee Luttrell of Highland, Ill., Daughter-Michelle K. \"Mickee\" (Ronald) Hochuli of Highland, Ill., Son-Scott R. Barron of Granite City, Ill., Daughter-Julie A. (Michael) Skelt of Highland, Ill., Grandchild-Jason S. Barron, Grandchild-Melissa B. (Jason) Jaco, Grandchild-Courtney L. (Chad Klostermann) Hochuli, Grandchild-Nicole G. Barron, Grandchild-Travis B. Navickas, Grandchild-Daniel A. Hochuli, Grandchild-Jeffrey M. Barron, Grandchild-Shane M. Skelt, Grandchild-Jimmy E. Williams, Grandchild-Johnny L. Williams, Gr Grandchildren-Nine ., Gr Grandchild-One Anticipated July 2010, Sister-Geraldine Wolter of Denver, IA He was preceded in death by Father-Homer D. Barron, Mother-Ruth M. Barron nee Stoner, Brother-Bill Barron, Brother-Don Barron, Grandson-Zachary M. Skelt died 11/22/1993 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill.

Richard B. Barron

June 17, 1931 - February 14, 2010