Richard L. Barthel, 79, died June 10, 2014 at Community Hospital.
Richard was born Oct. 5, 1934 in Cottier, the son of Julius and Ethel (Sutton) Barthel. He lived on the family farm until his mother and father's death. He was the drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea in the 24th Division.
After his discharge he returned home in 1957 and went to work for the Wyoming Highway Department. He married Patricia Burkard in 1959, and they raised and enjoyed their three children. He retired from the highway department in 1990.
Richard collected trains and enjoyed bowling until his health did not allow it. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his coffee buddies.
Richard is survived by his wife, Pat, of Torrington; daughters Terri Munoz and her husband Fernando of Cheyenne, and Julie Barthel of Torrington; a son, Gary Barthel and his wife Ginger of Torrington; sisters Shirley Gartman of Brighton, Colo., and Bonnie Carnal of Kentucky; a brother, Edward Barthel of Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren Melysa (Dustin) Johnson, Jessica (Trent Gladson) Burns, Geremy Barthel, Michael (Sarah) Munoz, Mandy (Matt) Eldridge, and Fernando Munoz III; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carolyn; and three brothers, Charles, Jim and Robert.
© Torrington Telegram June 11, 2014
Richard was born Oct. 5, 1934 in Cottier, the son of Julius and Ethel (Sutton) Barthel. He lived on the family farm until his mother and father's death. He was the drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea in the 24th Division.
After his discharge he returned home in 1957 and went to work for the Wyoming Highway Department. He married Patricia Burkard in 1959, and they raised and enjoyed their three children. He retired from the highway department in 1990.
Richard collected trains and enjoyed bowling until his health did not allow it. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his coffee buddies.
Richard is survived by his wife, Pat, of Torrington; daughters Terri Munoz and her husband Fernando of Cheyenne, and Julie Barthel of Torrington; a son, Gary Barthel and his wife Ginger of Torrington; sisters Shirley Gartman of Brighton, Colo., and Bonnie Carnal of Kentucky; a brother, Edward Barthel of Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren Melysa (Dustin) Johnson, Jessica (Trent Gladson) Burns, Geremy Barthel, Michael (Sarah) Munoz, Mandy (Matt) Eldridge, and Fernando Munoz III; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carolyn; and three brothers, Charles, Jim and Robert.
© Torrington Telegram June 11, 2014
Richard L. Barthel, 79, died June 10, 2014 at Community Hospital.
Richard was born Oct. 5, 1934 in Cottier, the son of Julius and Ethel (Sutton) Barthel. He lived on the family farm until his mother and father's death. He was the drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea in the 24th Division.
After his discharge he returned home in 1957 and went to work for the Wyoming Highway Department. He married Patricia Burkard in 1959, and they raised and enjoyed their three children. He retired from the highway department in 1990.
Richard collected trains and enjoyed bowling until his health did not allow it. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his coffee buddies.
Richard is survived by his wife, Pat, of Torrington; daughters Terri Munoz and her husband Fernando of Cheyenne, and Julie Barthel of Torrington; a son, Gary Barthel and his wife Ginger of Torrington; sisters Shirley Gartman of Brighton, Colo., and Bonnie Carnal of Kentucky; a brother, Edward Barthel of Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren Melysa (Dustin) Johnson, Jessica (Trent Gladson) Burns, Geremy Barthel, Michael (Sarah) Munoz, Mandy (Matt) Eldridge, and Fernando Munoz III; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carolyn; and three brothers, Charles, Jim and Robert.
© Torrington Telegram June 11, 2014
Richard was born Oct. 5, 1934 in Cottier, the son of Julius and Ethel (Sutton) Barthel. He lived on the family farm until his mother and father's death. He was the drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea in the 24th Division.
After his discharge he returned home in 1957 and went to work for the Wyoming Highway Department. He married Patricia Burkard in 1959, and they raised and enjoyed their three children. He retired from the highway department in 1990.
Richard collected trains and enjoyed bowling until his health did not allow it. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his coffee buddies.
Richard is survived by his wife, Pat, of Torrington; daughters Terri Munoz and her husband Fernando of Cheyenne, and Julie Barthel of Torrington; a son, Gary Barthel and his wife Ginger of Torrington; sisters Shirley Gartman of Brighton, Colo., and Bonnie Carnal of Kentucky; a brother, Edward Barthel of Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren Melysa (Dustin) Johnson, Jessica (Trent Gladson) Burns, Geremy Barthel, Michael (Sarah) Munoz, Mandy (Matt) Eldridge, and Fernando Munoz III; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carolyn; and three brothers, Charles, Jim and Robert.
© Torrington Telegram June 11, 2014
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