Richard Barna

Richard Sylvester Barna, 75, Celina, formerly of Rockford, died at 11:31 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2011.He was born August 6, 1936, in Hamtramck, Michigan, to Sylvester and Julia Evelyn Kaschak Barna. He was formerly married to Sandra Jackson. Surviving are two sons: Richard S. (Bonnie) Barna, Norwalk, Ohio, and Glenn T. (Susan) Barna, Louisville, Kentucky; three daughters: Julia A. Barna, Celina, Sandra E. (Mark) Heinl, Coldwater, and Audrey J. (Quint) Miesse, Celina; two brothers: Gene (Sue) Barna, Rockford, and Bill (Madelyn) Barna, Louisville, Kentucky; one sister: Betty Belna, Rockford; and ten grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers: Bob and Ron Barna. He was a member of the U.S. Navy for three or four years, and then the Air Force and retired in 1974. He was Lt. Deputy Sheriff for Mercer County Sheriff's Department and retired in 1982. He was a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Rockford, American Legion Post #508, Rockford, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Shane's Aerie #1292, Rockford, V.F.W. Post # 5713, Celina, and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 19, Mercer County. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Rockford, Father Ken Alt officiating. Burial will be held in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Viewing will be held Monday, November 28 from 3-8 p.m. at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford.