SFC (Ret) Glen Alan Barth

Glen Alan Barth, one of nine children born to the union of Raymond Clifford and Bernice Louise (Schillinger) Barth, was born August 21, 1958 in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Glen was baptized and confirmed at the St. Gall Catholic Church, Tintah, Minnesota. The family soon moved to Thief River Falls where Glen grew up and attended school. After a bout with cancer, Glen departed this life the morning of June 11, 2010, at the Dixon Nursing and Rehab Center, Dixon, Missouri, at the age of 51 years, 9 months and 21 days. Glen entered the U.S. Army in 1975. He was a veteran of Desert Storm, and for his faithful and honorable service to his country, Glen received several awards and commendations, some of which include: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd award), Army Achievement Medal (7th award), Army Good Conduct Medal (6th award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd award), National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3rd award), Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Air Assault Badge, Driver’s Mechanic Badge, Expert Qualification Badge Rifle M16 and the Expert Qualification Badge Hand Grenade. Glen’s military career sent him to several duty stations in the U.S. and abroad. Sergeant First Class Barth retired from active duty at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, in 1995. Upon retirement, the Barth family made the Pulaski County, Missouri area home. Glen was employed by LB&B who does many contracting jobs at Ft. Leonard Wood. Glen enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Heritage Softail motorcycle, working on vehicles with family and friends, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren. On November 18, 2002, in Waynesville, Missouri, Glen married Lisa Leanne (Herring) Bodkins. Glen was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, co-worker and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Glen is survived by his wife: Lisa; two sons: Stefan Barth, Kansas City, and Michael Alan Barth, Springfield; two step children: Stephanie Wray (Jerry), Rolla and John Bodkins (Katie), Hallsville; parents: Ray and Bernice Barth, Thief River Falls, MN; eight siblings: Gary Barth (Ruth) Showlow, AZ, Clifford Barth (Krista), Breckenridge, MN, Pam Oscarson (Tom), Red Lake Falls, MN, Mike Barth (Marilyn) Rapelje, MT, David Barth (Lois), Warroad, MN, William Barth, Viking, MN, and Annette Kostrewski, and Dale Barth (Marguerite) all of Thief River Falls, MN; granddaughter: Alania Agnola; two step grandchildren: Alisa and Kalvin Wray; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Glen was preceded in death by his grandparents: Joe and Anna Schillinger and Henry and Sophia Barth, and Stefan and Michael’s mother: Erna (Philipp) Barth. Funeral services were held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, June 21, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Chaplain (MAJ) Greg Thogmartin officiating. BG Bryan Watson gave an inspiring eulogy and Glen’s mother and father recalled their wonderful memories of him. The songs “You Raise Me Up” and “Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone” were played. Serving as escorts were BG Bryan Watson, COL Chuck Samaris, LTC AJ Noonan, MAJ Bill Young, CSM (Ret) John Rather and SSG (Ret) Scott Stradinger. Burial with military honors were held at 2:30 P.M. Monday, June 21, 2010 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Springfield, Missouri. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Glen Barth and may be left at the funeral home.

SFC (Ret) Glen Alan Barth

August 21, 1958 - June 11, 2010