More detail on this person: Robert Hawn Barrett
was born February 25, 1951 to Kenneth J. and Rita
Maxine (Hawn) Barrett in Omaha, Neb. He
graduated from the Dunlap High School in 1969. He
attended the University of Iowa for one semester
and then enlisted in the United States Army. Bob
served in Vietnam in 1971 and 1972 as Chief
Warrant Officer. He moved to Las Vegas and
worked in a casino until 1989, he then returned to
Omaha.
In December of 1998 he became a resident of the
Thomas Fitzgerald Veteran's Home in Omaha, Neb.
While at the home he served as Mailman, President
of the Member Council, Activity Director, Advocate
for the residents and on a committee to design a
new Veterans Home in Bellevue. One resident
stated "Bob was an asset to the home and would
do anything that was asked of him." Bob died
Wednesday, July 13, 2005, in Omaha, Neb.,
attaining the age of 54 years, four months, and 18
days. Bob was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by a sister, Barb and her husband
Tom Smith of Omaha, Neb.; two brothers, Mark
Barrett and his wife Jody of Ankeny, Iowa, Michael
Barrett of Omaha, Neb.; six nieces, two nephews
and four great-nephews; and many other relatives
and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held at
St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap, Iowa
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev.
Paul Strittmatter officiating. Musician was
Marilyn Grote and vocalist was Andrea Reisz who
sang "On Eagles Wings." Recorded selections
were "If I Stand," and "The Long and Winding
Road." Final resting place is Pleasant Hill
Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were
Elizabeth Maxine Smith, Audrey Maxine Barrett,
Tom Smith, Rosemary Smith, Alison Barrett,
Jennifer Smith, Jill Spomer, Ryan Spomer. Military
services were provided by Dunlap American Legion
Post #224. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in
charge of arrangements.
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