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William Barrett Obituary
William Henry "Bill" Barrett, 90, of Rawson, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.
He was born April 22, 1932, to Carl and Glen Rose Barrett. Bill married the love of his life, Jean M. Zellers, on Dec. 31, 1955, and she preceded him in death Sept. 1, 2022.
He is survived by his sons, William J. (Marlene) Barrett of Van Buren and Jerry L. (Theresa) Barrett of Leonard, Michigan; daughters, Wanda J. Huffman of Findlay and Christine L. (David) Woodward of Findlay; grandchildren, Joshua Barrett, Megan (Daniel) Dahms, Alecia (Melissa) Barrett, Nicholas Barrett, AJ Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Storm Woodward, Jaden Woodward, and Brenden Woodward; five great-grandchildren; brother, James (Martina) Barrett of Rawson; and half-sister, Kathy (Steven) Iliff of Findlay.
He was preceded in death by his parents; love of his life, Jean; grandson, Anthony Barrett; brother, Carl Barrett of Florida; and half-sister, Bonnie Zellers.
Bill was a truck driver and retired from Signal Delivery. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, and watching his grandchildren's sporting events.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME where a rosary will begin at 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 617 W. Main Cross St, Findlay, where Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Jean, at Elm Grove Cemetery following the service where full military rites will be conducted by Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Bill to Bridge Home Health and Hospice.
Online condolence can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Norma ( Charlton) Martin
October 18, 2022
Barrett children, My heart is heavy for what all of you are going through, losing both parents so close. I´m thinking of all of you at this difficult time. As cousins growing up we had so much fun.Love & prayers.
Bruce and Diane Boguski
October 17, 2022
Praying for the comfort of The Lord to surround you.
Vicky B
October 17, 2022
Chris - As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends and co-workers.
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