Craig Barker

June 1, 1956 - March 26, 2016

Craig Curtis Barker, 59, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away March 26, 2016 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa. He was born June 1, 1956 in Bloomfield to Charles Lowell and Wilma Jean Davis Barker. He married Nancy Rysdam on September 3, 1976 in Lancaster, Missouri. Craig worked with Keane Thummel Trucking driving step deck trailers. He was a driver for 40 years and the last eight years he was a driving partner with his wife. The couple have been all over the United States and Canada while working together. While not on the road, Craig loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed his Harley Davidson, watching NASCAR, the Kansas City Chiefs, and listening to Bruce Springsteen. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Barker of Bloomfield; two sons, Trent (Wendy) Barker of Floris, Iowa, Cory (Paige) Barker of Marietta, Oklahoma; two daughters, Melissa (Greg) McCall of Bloomfield, Katie (Brad Wagoner) Garmon of Floris; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Barker, Clark Barker, David Barker; and four sisters, Sherry Ryan, Sheryl Wilcox, Sona Rooshanfekr, and Stephanie Pardo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Gordon Hawkins officiating. Burial will be at the Floris Cemetery in Floris, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to his family.