Norman E. Barry

Passed away March 5, 2020. He was born August 2, 1932 in Hastings, Michigan to the late Leo and Mabel Barry. Norman married the love of his life of nearly 69 years, Eleanor A. Stadel on March 10, 1951 at the age of 18 at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church in Barry Co., MI. Norman was known by his family to always have been a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. During his life, Norman served in a variety of capacities including; dairy farmer, W. K. Kellogg Forest Foreman (Augusta, MI), Upjohn Company, Amway, and several years as a caregiver of his dear wife Eleanor. Norman enjoyed the outdoors in God's creation and could be found bow hunting or fishing and serving as a Boy Scout Leader. He also enjoyed camping trips and a round of cards with his family. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Portage, MI); brother, Donald (Betsy) Barry (Wauconda, IL); children, Steve (Pam) Barry (Plymouth, IN) and Marcia (Tom) Atwater (Portage, MI); grandchildren, Angela (Suresh) Unni (Chicago, IL), Amy (BJ) Denhartigh (Schoolcraft, MI), Brian (Emily) Barry (Peoria, IL), Kevin (Nicole) Barry (Fayetteville, NC), Scott Barry (Plymouth, IN), Kyle Barry (Plymouth, IN); great-grandchildren, Amaya, Ethan, Mallorie, Alise, Everly, Liam, Lydia, Kenley, Ellie. The family will receive friends and loved ones Monday, March 9, 2020 from 1-3:00PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 411 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002, where a service will immediately follow at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bread of Life Food Pantry (6770 N Michigan Road, Plymouth, IN) or Meals on Wheels (918 Jasper St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001). Please visit Norman's personalized online guestbook at https://www.langelands.com