Obituaries

Arnold T. “Arnie” Barker

May 23, 1935 - Dec 04, 2020

Age 85, of Pembine, died Friday December 4, 2020,at Rennes-West in Peshtigo. He was born in Beecher, WI on May 23, 1935; son of the late Thomas and Selma (Groy) Barker. Arnold married the former Violet Weckerle on November 23, 1993. After High School Arnold made a career from working in the woods as a logger. He enjoyed golfing, nature and gardening; he received his green thumb from his mother Selma. He lived life to the fullest and had a quiet loving demeanor for his grandchildren and great grandchildren, never spoken but always there.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Violet; four children: Robin (Jeff) Overman, Roslynn (Eric) Anderson, Rhonda Barker and Scott (girlfriend, Jacki) Barker; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; two sisters: Joan (Rod) Wickman and Bernice Bruhnke; special nephew, Fred (Carol) Smeester; and his four legged buddy Australian Shepherd, Shep. He was preceded in death by his son, Stuart; grandson, Zachary; four sisters; and two brothers.

A Visitation will be held Thursday December 10, 2020, at Roubal Funeral Home from 11am until the time of Arnold’s funeral at 12p.m. The Rev. Gene Wickman is officiating. Burial will be in the Pembine Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 the family respectfully asks anyone in attendance please wear masks and practice social distancing.

Thank you for the 30 years of laughs. Love Puff

Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting Arnold’s family.

Visitation

Thursday Dec 10, 2020, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at Roubal Funeral Home [map]

Funeral Service

Thursday Dec 10, 2020, 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at Roubal Funeral Home [map]

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SANDY WILCOX

AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF ARNIE. I DIDN'T KNOW HIM PERSONALLY, ONLY THRU YOU AT WORK, BUT THRU YOUR EYES AND HEART I KNEW HE WAS A GOOD MAN. HERE'S WISHING YOU WELL VI. SANDY

Art and Jan Puczylowski

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Arnie taught Jan to golf at Green Acres and we both enjoyed spending time listening and talking to Arnie out there. He was a great friend to everyone and will be greatly missed! Rest In Peace. And again our deepest sympathy.

Tim Groy

Sorry for your loss I'm sorry I couldn't be at the funeral

Janet Dill

Arnie will be missed and thought of often with stories being related! Puff I hope you're doing ok and think of you often too. You shared so many of your beautiful flowers from your garden with me and loved every one of them. Look how our lives have changed in a little less than 10 yrs.

Michael Paul Barker

Sending prayers to the family for peace n comfort

Dianne Thull

My sincere condolences go out to his family, He was an X brother in law but still a brother in law at heart. REST IN PEACE

Darla and Chris Beckerson

So very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.

Kristine Jensen

My condolences and prayers to the family. I won’t be able to make the funeral but my thoughts are with you all. Uncle Arnie was one of a kind. Kristine and family ( Enochs youngest)