Lewis
Lewis F. Barton
Lewis passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in the NCU at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
He was born December 19, 1949 in Otsego, the son of Malcom and Verna (Hartlage) Barton. Lewis proudly served his country in the US Air Force during Vietnam. For 7 years he had worked as a Sheriff’s Deputy on the road for the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department following his time with the department he had worked as a corrections officer for 13 years. He then went on to drive truck for NTB Trucking and had retired from UBCR after 15 years of driving.
In his spare time Lewis enjoyed drinking beer, playing cornhole at the Otsego VFW, riding his Indian Chief Motorcycle and recently he had begun raising chickens for eggs. He was a member of the Otsego VFW Post #3030 Men’s Auxiliary and Dad’s Club. On December 14, 1974 at the First Congregational Church of Otsego, he married Ruth Porter who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Jason (Katie) Barton and Travis Barton both of Otsego; grandson, Zeth Barton; sister, Patricia Farmer of Kentucky; several aunts; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tracy Barton and brother, Mike Barton.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A gathering for Lewis’s friends and family will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 starting at 3:00 P.M., at the Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of Lewis may be made to the Dad’s Club of Otsego VFW Post #3030 or to the Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
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Sherlene Belden
September 12, 2017 at 7:43 pm
Pat and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. May God keep you close to him during this most difficult time.
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Michael Cooper
September 12, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Still remember that smile you and your little girl had when you would take her for a ride on your goldwing.
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Darcy Ennis & Family
September 12, 2017 at 8:33 pm
Lew was a long time family friend and my sister, Dawn, and I have lots of fun memories to cherish. I will miss walking in to the VFW and seeing your goofy smile, as will many of your dear friends. I will miss waving at you while passing the VFW on my deliveries. I will miss running into you at Harding’s & my big hug from your leather vest!!
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Terri Gott
September 12, 2017 at 9:04 pm
So sorry to hear of Lew’s passing. I went all through school with him. He was always such a carater. RIp Lewie.
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LaRayne Sweet
September 12, 2017 at 10:57 pm
So saddened to hear of this.. What a wonderful man and friend..
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Bobbie Bulthuis
September 12, 2017 at 11:18 pm
Ruth, so sad to hear of your loss. May memories comfort you in the months ahead. Sure will miss the “Louie cake” he made.
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~Bill and Janice Thompson
September 13, 2017 at 9:27 am
Ruth and Family … Our sincerest condolences. May our Lord God hold all of you in his loving arms during this very difficult time.
We will never forget how much Louie ‘stepped up’ to help us with our dinners and Fish Fry’s at our VFW Post 3030 and was famous for his wonderful “Louie Cake’ that everyone enjoyed.
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
September 13, 2017 at 8:27 pm
Dear Ruth,
Louie always made us laugh! Tim always looked for his car when he went to the VFW. If it was there, he knew there would be someone who would talk to him and make him and tell him jokes! Please know that he is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you!
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John Hinkle
September 14, 2017 at 11:35 pm
Big Lew was one of my best childhood friends and neighbor. Always happy and fun and the best friend friend a kid could have. Favorite life experience with Lew was finding him tending bar of all places at Rhien-Main Air Force base in Germany when we were both in the service. We had a fun few days before I got shipped out. Two guys from Water Street in Otsego connecting on the other side of the world. Faithful, loyal friend forever. So sorry Ruth for your loss!
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Ronnie Marks
September 15, 2017 at 11:27 am
Big Lew was a friend to everyone he met, always had a smile and a funny comment to make when I’d see him. At the VFW, Big Lew was like Norm on the TV show, “Cheers”…… everyone knew him and he certainly loved his beer. My heart goes out to his family and many friends. Big Lew is now riding that bike across the clouds of Heaven with a beer in hand and a smile on his face. Rest in peace, Big Lew.
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Becky and Bill Dennis
September 16, 2017 at 1:17 am
Ruth and family,
So very sorry to learn the passing of Lew. He was a character and made us and many laugh. He always laughed at me when I’d ask him “What’s up Archie”?
Lots of prayers and hugs.
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Michelle Frampton
September 16, 2017 at 2:03 am
Rest in peace Lew. Good times at work. My condolences to the family.
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Bart and Evelyn Steele
September 16, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Old friends from High School, always loved Louie so much. Many laughs and great memories, Bart and Louie flipped burgers at the Satellite in Plainwell. Great days of friendship that will not be forgotten.
Bless Louie and his family.
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Gail (Foster) Tutewiler
September 16, 2017 at 8:01 pm
So sorry to hear about Louie. We graduated together. He was always in a good mood and ready with a joke. Would see him at the VFW picnics when we were home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Ed & Zarlene Main
September 17, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Ruth…Having met Lewis naturally down to the VFW and quite a few others during my brothers illness (Jud Breedveld) we extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Everyone there thought and cared so much for Jud & Louise and always made us feel a part of your VFW family as well. Can’t wait for the fish fries to start up again. Sincere sympathy…..
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He was born December 19, 1949 in Otsego, the son of Malcom and Verna (Hartlage) Barton. Lewis proudly served his country in the US Air Force during Vietnam. For 7 years he had worked as a Sheriff’s Deputy on the road for the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department following his time with the department he had worked as a corrections officer for 13 years. He then went on to drive truck for NTB Trucking and had retired from UBCR after 15 years of driving.
In his spare time Lewis enjoyed drinking beer, playing cornhole at the Otsego VFW, riding his Indian Chief Motorcycle and recently he had begun raising chickens for eggs. He was a member of the Otsego VFW Post #3030 Men’s Auxiliary and Dad’s Club. On December 14, 1974 at the First Congregational Church of Otsego, he married Ruth Porter who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Jason (Katie) Barton and Travis Barton both of Otsego; grandson, Zeth Barton; sister, Patricia Farmer of Kentucky; several aunts; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tracy Barton and brother, Mike Barton.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A gathering for Lewis’s friends and family will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 starting at 3:00 P.M., at the Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of Lewis may be made to the Dad’s Club of Otsego VFW Post #3030 or to the Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Lewis F. Barton
Condolence Messages
Sherlene Belden
September 12, 2017 at 7:43 pm
Pat and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. May God keep you close to him during this most difficult time.
Reply
Michael Cooper
September 12, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Still remember that smile you and your little girl had when you would take her for a ride on your goldwing.
Reply
Darcy Ennis & Family
September 12, 2017 at 8:33 pm
Lew was a long time family friend and my sister, Dawn, and I have lots of fun memories to cherish. I will miss walking in to the VFW and seeing your goofy smile, as will many of your dear friends. I will miss waving at you while passing the VFW on my deliveries. I will miss running into you at Harding’s & my big hug from your leather vest!!
Reply
Terri Gott
September 12, 2017 at 9:04 pm
So sorry to hear of Lew’s passing. I went all through school with him. He was always such a carater. RIp Lewie.
Reply
LaRayne Sweet
September 12, 2017 at 10:57 pm
So saddened to hear of this.. What a wonderful man and friend..
Reply
Bobbie Bulthuis
September 12, 2017 at 11:18 pm
Ruth, so sad to hear of your loss. May memories comfort you in the months ahead. Sure will miss the “Louie cake” he made.
Reply
~Bill and Janice Thompson
September 13, 2017 at 9:27 am
Ruth and Family … Our sincerest condolences. May our Lord God hold all of you in his loving arms during this very difficult time.
We will never forget how much Louie ‘stepped up’ to help us with our dinners and Fish Fry’s at our VFW Post 3030 and was famous for his wonderful “Louie Cake’ that everyone enjoyed.
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
September 13, 2017 at 8:27 pm
Dear Ruth,
Louie always made us laugh! Tim always looked for his car when he went to the VFW. If it was there, he knew there would be someone who would talk to him and make him and tell him jokes! Please know that he is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you!
Reply
John Hinkle
September 14, 2017 at 11:35 pm
Big Lew was one of my best childhood friends and neighbor. Always happy and fun and the best friend friend a kid could have. Favorite life experience with Lew was finding him tending bar of all places at Rhien-Main Air Force base in Germany when we were both in the service. We had a fun few days before I got shipped out. Two guys from Water Street in Otsego connecting on the other side of the world. Faithful, loyal friend forever. So sorry Ruth for your loss!
Reply
Ronnie Marks
September 15, 2017 at 11:27 am
Big Lew was a friend to everyone he met, always had a smile and a funny comment to make when I’d see him. At the VFW, Big Lew was like Norm on the TV show, “Cheers”…… everyone knew him and he certainly loved his beer. My heart goes out to his family and many friends. Big Lew is now riding that bike across the clouds of Heaven with a beer in hand and a smile on his face. Rest in peace, Big Lew.
Reply
Becky and Bill Dennis
September 16, 2017 at 1:17 am
Ruth and family,
So very sorry to learn the passing of Lew. He was a character and made us and many laugh. He always laughed at me when I’d ask him “What’s up Archie”?
Lots of prayers and hugs.
Reply
Michelle Frampton
September 16, 2017 at 2:03 am
Rest in peace Lew. Good times at work. My condolences to the family.
Reply
Bart and Evelyn Steele
September 16, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Old friends from High School, always loved Louie so much. Many laughs and great memories, Bart and Louie flipped burgers at the Satellite in Plainwell. Great days of friendship that will not be forgotten.
Bless Louie and his family.
Reply
Gail (Foster) Tutewiler
September 16, 2017 at 8:01 pm
So sorry to hear about Louie. We graduated together. He was always in a good mood and ready with a joke. Would see him at the VFW picnics when we were home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Ed & Zarlene Main
September 17, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Ruth…Having met Lewis naturally down to the VFW and quite a few others during my brothers illness (Jud Breedveld) we extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Everyone there thought and cared so much for Jud & Louise and always made us feel a part of your VFW family as well. Can’t wait for the fish fries to start up again. Sincere sympathy…..
Reply
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