Ronald A. Barker

Ronald A. Barker age 76 of Detroit Lakes, MN formerly of Union, Maine died January 12, 2013 at Essentia Health "? Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Ronald Abbott Barker was born on May 13, 1936 in Rockland, Maine to Edgar and Christine Brown Barker. He grew up and received his education in Union, Maine. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Tolman on July 17, 1955. He worked as a Mechanic at the Family business, Barkerchr(39)s Garage for 45 years before retiring and moving to Detroit Lakes in 2000 to be near his son, who was battling cancer. Ron was always willing to help others, which he did in many different ways. He enjoyed volunteering at the Detroit Lakes Wetlands District and the Becker County Food Pantry. Ron also enjoyed reading and the walks that he took frequently. He is survived by his wife Geraldine; one son, Jeffrey (Barbara) Barker, of Branford, CT; four grandchildren, Samantha Barker, Matthew Barker, Peter (Lin) Stoyak, and Kelly Stoyak; four great grandchildren, Kristi Stoyak, Nikki Stoyak, Melissa Stoyak, and Tory Torello; one sister, Mary Alice (Fred) Carey, of St, George, Maine; one niece and three cousins. He was preceded in death by his son and daughter in law, Jason and Julie Barker; one brother, David Barker; and his parents.