Kenneth Carl Barta, of Antigo, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 82 years old. He was born on December 25, 1937, in Mattoon, a son of Rudy and Rose (Kalz) Barta. He married Dorothy Petroski on May 16, 1959, at St. Hyacinth Catholic Chruch in Antigo. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2014.
Ken attended 1st grade at Elmhurst Grade School and 2nd through 8th grade at Chamberlain Grade School in Antigo. He graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1956.
He served in the National Guard from 1957 to 1962.
Ken worked for the Antigo Police Department from 1969 until his retirement on May 1, 1992. In retirement he drove cars for Brickner's of Antigo.
He enjoyed computers, watching TV, completing jigsaw puzzles, and fishing.
Survivors include a daughter, Jane (Joseph) Wolf, Clearwater, Florida; two Sons, Paul Barta, Clearwater, Florida, Craig (Cheryl) Barta, Antigo; his dear friend Janice Murray, Antigo; four grandchildren Wyatt Barta, Amy (Marvin) Brisby, Michael (May) and Cady Molitor; five great-grandchildren Devon, Marvin Jr. and Malik Brisby, Sade Molitor and Cierra Hurlbert.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a son Gary in infancy, and a brother, Richard (Kathy) Barta.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at SS. Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Callistus Elue officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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So sorry to hear Ken passed away. I remember him most at the lake park hockey rink . Always working for the kids
Becky McKinney MCPHAIL
sorry to hear of kens death have fond memories of him hes in my prayers
I am the son in law ,he was the best! He was kind and excepted me into his family, I will never forget his kindness and fun natured attitude , he will be sorely missed by this son in law, I will always have the utmost respect for him as a man and as a great dad ! ❤️
To the Barta Family: We are sorry that we are unable to call and pay our respects to Ken. Carl has had COVID since Oct,20th and was just released from the hospital. His condition prevents us from going out in public, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time. Ken was a dear friend and respected by many. I will miss my "hospital church partner" but will always hold those memories in my heart. With sincere sympathy Carl and Eleanor Hoerman
So sad to hear. We treasure all the visits with both Of Your parents. George has memories of grade school, Rosalie of high school. Now all we have is Memories.. Treasure them. Hugs to you Childern.
So sad to hear, We have so many good memories of times visiting. George remembers all the school time spent in grade school.. I remember our High School times.. Now that's all we have just memories... Hugs to the Children
god speed ken barta you were my friend rip you were a credit to our community with your kindness geno mckenna
Our condolences go out to Cady and Cierra and the Barta family.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers with the loss of Ken and know what a loss his passing is to Antigo and
Class of '56. Our Love, Dick and Penny
So sad Ken and Dorthy were. Such very good friends more like family so many memories Our hearts go out to. Jane Paul, and Craig Our thoughts and prayers are with you Love you guys Clark & Klaren
My condolences to Kens family. I worked with him at Brickners. So sad to hear this.
Deb Jaeger
Our condolences to Ken's family. Prayers of comfort and peace be sent to you Jane and your entire family during this difficult time.
Diane and Ken
One of the last of our generation of Barta's...so sad:(
Aww my heart goes out to the family and friends
Kenny such a good person I worked with him when he drove Potatoe truck for Baginski farms We had so many good memories together.
So sad Kenny you will Always be in my heart n never forgotten
Love you n miss you Always..
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So sad to read of Ken’s death. Such a nice person. He always had a smile and a hello. I am sure ATRAB will be missed.
RIP Ken. You will be missed. Our sympathy to the family. Jim & Connie Hubatch.
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