Birth date: Apr 6, 1954 Death date: Dec 25, 2021
Daniel Elmer Barnett, 67, of Decatur, IL passed away December 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Dan was born April 6, 1954 in Decatur, IL, the son of Elmer and Margaret (Rakers) Barnett. He married Rhonda Reynolds on Read Obituary
To the Barnett Family - my name is Ted Workman. I want to express my condolences to all regarding Dan’s death. I grew up on Twin Bridge Road, directly west of the Barnett home on Salem School Road. I distinctly remember riding the same school bus as Dan’s sister, Mary (who was in my sister Carol’s class), brother Dale and sisters Margaret and Kathy, and I remember Dan as a youngster, as he was about 7 years younger than me. In my late high school years, I bailed hay for Jay Fulk and also worked with Dan’s father, Elmer. These are some of my favorite memories.
I got to know Dan better years later, as we both worked at Mueller Company. During my 40 years there, I was a production supervisor for 20 years, and during that time, I got to know Dan as a very good employee who was conscientious, reliable, friendly and was well liked by all of his co-workers. I often thought that if I could have hand selected a half dozen fellows to work with, Dan would have certainly been on my list.
I am sorry I could not attend Dan’s visitation, but I want to express how much I enjoyed working with him.
Great pictures and Memories!
I am sorry for your loss. Stephanie, Taylor, and Carli, I will be praying for you during these days. Mr. B.
Rhonda & Family, Im so so sorry to hear about Dan my heart breaks for you all. Dan always had a smile on his face and was always telling me about his hilibilly pool heater he was so proud of, and cant forget your sink he made you. He will be missed, again so sorry. Kathy ( Decatur Pool & Spa )
