Obituaries

  Rodney M. Barnes Rodney M. Barnes, age 75, of Spring Green, passed away January 20, 2024. Born April 25, 1948, in Rice Lake, to Marion and Shirley Barnes. Shirley eventually remarried to Richard (Dick) Clark. Rod was a butcher for many years, even working at Prem Meats up until last week but he ultimately retired from the Operator’s Union. He had unparalleled work ethic, dedicating countless hours to his profession while still finding time to be there for family. In 1984 Rod married his wife, Carol. His biggest accomplishment was being a kind and loving father to her three children, Randy, Ronny and Staci. Rod’s heart of gold made him countless friends that considered him irreplaceable. He had a love for the outdoors, deer hunting and fishing. His greatest love however was his children and grandchildren. Rod was preceded in death by his father, mother, step-father; son, Ronny and grandson. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Randy, daughter, Staci; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister and nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at Wintergreen 5318  County C Spring Green on Saturday, January 27, at 1 p.m. There will be a short service with a meal and time to share thoughts and memories about Rod. Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com.  The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.