also enjoyed maintaining several family cemeteries in Monroe County, and always ensured that they were nicely manicured for visitors. He found great pleasure in hunting for mushrooms every Spring, and in his later years, he could be found enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation with the gang at Hardee's in Albia. His wit and love of the simple things in life brought joy to all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed. Bob is survived by his wife, Beth, his son Gary Barnes (Margaret) of West St. Paul, MN, Brenda Schuley (Phil) of Overland Park, KS, Connie Houston (Paul) of West Des Moines, IA, Shelley Trampetti (Mike) of St. Paul, MN, four grandchildren, Matthew Van Ginkel (Gina) of Savannah, GA, Candace Faustino (Peddy) of Sarasota, FL, Eva and Elizabeth Barnes of West St. Paul, MN; and four great-grandchildren, Luke, Chase, Louis and Fina. His parents, and his siblings, Icyle, Jesse, Howard, Orville, Phillip, Florence, Emmett, and Preston preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the Independent Bible Church in Bussey, IA at 10:30 am. The visitation will be held at the Sinnott-Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lovilia, IA opening to the public at 4 pm and family being present from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Open Memorials