Richard Barnes Obituary

hi papa,hope you are doing good! well i am. talk to you later. bye .... love you, olivia :):):):):)

hi papa.hope youre doing good up there.i love you.love ,brandon

Uncle Rich,
You had a special way of treating people with respect, kindness and making them smile. Your special way of treating people has always made me look up to you whether as a child, teenager or adult. You have set a wonderful example that I am trying to follow. Memories of you definitely put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye as you are missed very much!
Love,
Annette

Rich Barnes was a kind, generous gentleman in the true sense of the word. These three words are simple but describe the friend we knew. Kindness was shown to everyone, no matter how he felt. His generosity never ended. He inspired us every year as he prepared for his annual walk. Rich's treatment of people was always kind, cheerful, consistent, and gentlemanly. He is truly missed!

Uncle Rich would always ask me how I was doing in school, sports or work. He would always joke around with me and I will never forget "HURRY UP" when opening presents. He used to bring books over to house for us to read when we were kids. Uncle Rich was a huge fan of all Chicago Sports, especially the Cubs. I miss him.
Love,
Tommy

Many fond memories of Rich:
Happiness, laughter, Funny, 3 Stooges
Sports, Fast Runner, Cubs, Old Blackhawk Games (Bobby Hull Era)
Smart Dresser
Nice Cars
Meatballs, Italian Bread, Beef Sandwiches
Bakery ("3 Little Bakers," "Atlas Bread" and "El Bueno Gusto")
Printing
Holidays
Hair Dye Days
Generous, Kind-Hearted, One Special Person,
AND
Rich taught me how to tell time! Yeah!
Rich will always be like a big brother to me!
Love,
Mikki

My fondest memory of Rich is in the summer of '67, the first time I went to pick up Mikki. Everyone was having Sunday dinner at Grandma's. As soon as I turned the corner at Ohio and Claremont, there were Rich and Joe hanging out the second floor window hollering "Yo! Up Here!" and giving me the Leonard wiggling tongue. We've been together ever since.

Dear Uncle Rich: I know you're smiling. The stories you told and the stories you created are etched in our minds. Not a day goes by that someone doesn't think of you, reminisce about you, miss you and love you. Richard Barnes lives on in our hearts and our minds. Can't wait to see you again. I love you Uncle Rich!

Rich,
You're gone one year now and I can't believe it. I still want to call you, knowing that I didn't call nearly enough while you were here. You were a wonderful father. You would often go on about Rich and what a great son he is. You were so proud of his family and his business and how he turned out in his life. And Natalie, how strong she is to have battled cancer and survived to become such tremendous mother, daughter and wife. You told me that you don't know how you would have gotten through the years that you battled sickness without Nancy. While all these things are true, it was you who turned out to be the strong one in the face of your trials. Always a good word and a positive attitude. Always finding the energy to push on to the next activity. To have you, Tony, Kevin and John McPartlan in the same room together turned out to be the comedic nexus of the universe. It was like the comedy equivalent of the "Perfect Storm". I'd laugh so hard I needed to wear "Depends", I'd become incontinent. And once you saw me drop down to one knee, doubled over in laughter wondering if anyone saw me pee my pants, you'd pour it on even more. I remember fondly the many times that you held court at the family parties. When you showed up, the party started. When you left...we started puttin' all the food away. Someone once said, "If your not busy livin', you're busy dyin". You were always busy livin'. Love. Your nephew Dan.

What I most remember about my brother Rich is his great sense of humor. He was a great kidder. He would call me and get me to start laughing and would never let me stop. He would keep hitting me with punch lines, making me laugh until my belly would burst. That is one of the many things I loved about my brother Rich. God love him. We miss him tremendously.

Mike and I moved to Founder's Place to start over. We had just lost a good friend and making new friends was tops on our list. Our first experience of what we were in store for was a lovely gentleman named Rich Barnes. He graciously greeted us each time we came to the subdivision, always with a smile and a welcome. He became for us the symbol of the community and the type of person we could all strive to be. We experienced him as someone who loved his wife dearly, and that simple act is what we loved most about him. I will always remember him walking through the neighborhood, just for exercise or collecting for a good cause, and always being happy to see his face. He will forever be in our memory of what Founder's Place stands for and we are richer for having known him.

Nancy, our thoughts are with you this holiday season. Merry Christmas!

Brenda and Mike Kushner

The soft spoken man who was the first to welcome us to Founder's Place came to hold a special place in the hearts of my husband and I. His comfortable manner and cute sense of humor brightened many a day for us. Whether it was a Social Committee Meeting or a Founders' Place get-together, he had a wonderful way of making you feel special. He was truly a "gentle - man" and we sincerely miss him. He was a precious friend. We do truly treasure the memories. Rich and Judy Fiala

Everytime I think of Richard Barnes I remember his incredible smile that would light up his face and his love of life. I remember the times when he would watch Brandon's football practices out in the cold and you couldn't get him to go in the car and warm up. And his love of sweets and Dove ice cream bites I won't ever forget! He always enjoyed watching his grandchildren and would just sit there and have a huge smile on his face - just a beaming and very proud grandfather. He was always so sweet to Max, Tyler and Tanner and would always joke with them. I feel truly blessed that he was apart of our lives. He had such a wonderful personality and was so full of life. He is truly missed!!!

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Rich - We were all so saddened by your passing, but the wonderful memories still remain. We miss your warm greeting with a smile, hug and laughter. And you always had a funny story to tell. Keep it going in Heaven !!

Hi Daddy,
You were such a WONDERFUL DAD. You were so loving and caring, and so giving to others,. I cherish you and all the beautiful memories you gave me and my family. I love and miss you very much, as do my husband and children (their loving Papa, my loving daddy).

Love, your daughter

The passing of our dear friend, Rich has indeed been a difficult and sad chapter in our lives. The memories, however, are all joyful and heart-warming. Our Sunday breakfasts were great forums for exchanging our latest views on world events, sports or Founders Place happenings. So many things keep Rich's memory alive. The Cubs, the mailbox, his grandkids, Parkinsons, his lovely wife, Mary Nancy are all reminders of our dear friend and, of course, evoke a silent prayer for rich.

We are truly saddend by this loss. But we feel very blessed to have known Mr. Barnes. We will always remember his smile, his strength, and his goodness.

One could not ask for a finer brother than my brother, Rich. He was a man who loved his family dearly, especially his grandkids. He could lift my whole day with a phone call. He had the ability to make me laugh and once I started, he would continue on until I was laughing so hard I would have to hang up. He treated my children like they were his own and they love him dearly, as do Pat and I.

I love him and already miss him, and will never forget him.

Hi papa.I miss you a lot.I did really good at my meet. I really wish you were there to see me.Bye Bye. Love,
Olivia

Dear Papa,
I love you papa. I will try so hard to make it to the Cubs.You taught me how how to play sports right.I love you.

Uncle Rich, I looked up to you as a kid, I still look up to you now, you'll never know how much. I followed you and your softball teams (Fuller's Pub) when I could, hoping to pick up your bat. Mom's stories about you kept us laughing, you were a tough little guy she says, a protector. I'll never forget the bags of hand me downs you would bring over in the morning after work, I was the luckiest kid in the world. Rich Jr. and Natalie, you had the Dad I never had. Rest in peace Uncle Rich, and God bless Aunt Nancy, Rich and Natalie, I love you guys. Kevin

Dear Mrs. Barnes, Natalie, and Richard,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Natalie - I'm thinking of you and your family.

Dear Nancy, Rich Jr. Natalie,
and family.
Words and not express our sadness
in hearing of the loss of Rich. It
has been a gift to have known Rich for the last 28 years. We
will always cherish the great times we shared together, and the laughter Rich brought into our lives. I have been blessed to have
know Rich and to have him as my best friend. Nancy,as you and your
family go thought these days you will always be in our prayers.

May God Bless you,
Love, Dave&Jan.

Nancy and family,Sorry for the loss of your loving husband and father, it was a great pleasure being able to have known him.

Our deapest sympathy to Nancy,Richard,Natalie and all who loved Rich.You will always be in our prayers.

Our deepest sympathy to Nancy, Rich Jr. and Natalie. Our greatest memories of Rich was when he stopped by our house to chat while he was out on his bike rides.

We love you so much Uncle Rich. We are so overwhelmed with sadness. Please know that you touched our lives in such a profound way. We can only smile because we laughed with you so many times. We know you're feeling no pain and smiling right now.

God Bless the lifetime of love you provided for your family.

The McPartlan Family

Uncle Rich you were a big part of our lives. You always made us laugh and had more stories than the Brothers Grimm. I will never forget your sense of humor, your laugh or your love of sports. You will always be in my heart.

Love Tony

I went to grammer school and high school with Richie - he was a wonderful person. He will be missed.