William C. Barth

RICHMOND, Ind. – William C. Barth, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born January 30, 1919, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Henry and Myra Edna Early Barth, Bill was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Bill was a pilot for two years in the South Pacific, where he performed 53 bombing missions flying B-26s and B-25s. Bill was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired as General Manager from Vandor Corporation in 1984. Bill had also worked 15 years at Coble Casket Company and managed Pacific Finance Company. He was past President of Jr. Chamber of Commerce, past President and member of Richmond Noon Kiwanis Club, a former member of Committee 100, a life member and past Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #649, past President and board member of Scott Boys Club, past President and member of Interfaith Housing, a former board member of Meals on Wheels, and past President and board member of the Richmond Civic Theatre. Bill was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Survivors include his nephew, Tom (Cathy) Barth of Fishers, Indiana; nieces, Sue Barth of Connersville, Indiana, and Debbie (Harry) Wedding of Florida; four great nephews, Brian, Brad, and Adam Barth and Alex Wedding; son, David (Jean) Kinyon of Madison, Indiana; grandson, Scott Kinyon of New Mexico; stepdaughter, Kim Kelley of Arizona; and several stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine J. Payton Hollopeter Barth, who died July 10, 2013; parents; brother, Richard Barth; and stepdaughter, Kathy Coatsworth. Visitation for William C. Barth will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2017, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2017, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Ream officiating. Burial will be in Lutherania Cemetery with military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to: Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County, 1717 South L Street, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

William C. Barth

January 30, 1919 - June 3, 2017