Robert J. “Bob” Barga
Robert J. “Bob” Barga, 92 of Tipton passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at IU Health – Tipton Hospital. Bob was born on August 18, 1929 in Frenchtown, Ohio to Leonard O. & Margaret (Henry) Barga. On May 4, 1957, Bob and JoAnn Mary Kloeker were married and embarked on an adventure that would last 65 years and produce six children.
Bob had worked for J & M Wagon Equipment as a sales representative. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton and its Usher Club as well as serving on the Parish Council. Bob was also a member of the American Legion and recently received a 50-Year Service award from them. He had served in the US Army as a paratrooper.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn; his children Daniel Barga and wife Cathy, Sugar Hill, Georgia, David Barga, Brownsburg, Jeff Barga and wife Michelle, Charlotte, North Carolina, Mary Barga-Stephens, Tipton and Amanda Duncan and husband Rob, Zionsville; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by one sister, Martha Murphy of Piqua, Ohio. Bob was preceded in death by one son, Leonard Barga, three brothers and four sisters.
A funeral mass for Bob will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 23 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Tipton American Legion and the US Army. Visitation will be from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home.
Condolences for Bob’s family may be left at www.young-nichols.com. Memorial contributions in honor of Bob may be sent to the building fund at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 335 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
I am sorry for your loss. He was a great guy.we miss him very much.
I love you Dad. You are at home with our Father in heaven. We will miss you dearly. Our love for you is now and ever after. You had inspired your children to do the best we can do, and we did. Thank you! Till we meet again! Amen.
Uncle Bob was a true and honest man, and so dang funny and fun to be around. Our hearts are heavy, he will be greatly missed. His spirit will remain as he touched so many peoples’ lives. All of our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Barga family. We hope everyone finds comfort in knowing he is at peace.
To all the Barga Family: So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was always so friendly and kind and had a great sense of humor as well as a great smile!! My dad enjoyed working different parish events with Bob- he will be missed! May all your memories wrap around you and give you comfort at this time of loss and may Bob rest in peace. God Bless!
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Barga’s passing. Let your loving and wonderful memories carry you all through this difficult time.
A contribution was made to the church building fund so that a little piece of love and memories of Mr. Barga will always be apart of the new building.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as well for safe traveling.
Ean Cooke (Katie’s boyfriend), Gary & Lisa Cooke (Ean’s parents)
My heart goes out to the family. Wishing them peace and strength.
You never forget the first person to run you off with a shotgun. My deepest sympathies to the Barga clan on your loss, and rest in peace Bob.
JoAnn, so sorry for your loss, know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn and family so sorry to hear about Bob. He was a great guy and looked up to gentleman. I will always remember and be grateful to Bob for letting me spend a day with him in his sales job for an Ag Econ sales assignment I had at Purdue. We had a great day and I learned some pointers in my young sales career. He always had a good joke or two to throw in a timely fashion! He will certainly be missed. God Bless, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏🙏 ❤️