Clyde L. "Barney" Barnhart, age 89, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Memorial Hospital. Barney was born February 14, 1924 in Lakeville, Indiana to the late Walter and E. Violet (McBride) Barnhart. Following graduation in 1942 from Washington-Clay High School, Mr. Barnhart enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he served honorably during WWII and the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954, having received a Purple Heart, the WWII Victory Medal, and a Presidential Citation for his service. He was married in Las Vegas, Nevada to Ruth (Tetzlaff) Barnhart on April 9, 1984.

Ruth survives, along with his daughters, Becky L. Kelley of Niles, Michigan and Judy Kay (Bruce) Cutting of Paw Paw, Michigan. His daughter, Janet Eileen Hull preceded him in death. Barney is also survived by 5 step-children; Vickie McCollum, Brian McCollum, Craig (fiance, Kim) McCollum, David McCollum and Edward McCollum. Surviving as well are his sisters, Marilyn (Charles Sr.) Beaver, of Joplin, Missouri, and Dixie Murphy of South Bend, along with 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother, Carl Barnhart and his step-daughter Rebecca Crist.

Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the 12:00 pm funeral service on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola. Entombment and Military Honors will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Barney was employed in the transportation industry for many years, retiring from Holland Motor Freight more than 25 years ago. He enjoyed taking cruises with his wife Ruth, walleye fishing, camping and spending time outdoors. He was also a longtime member of the American Legion Post # 303 in Mishawaka.

In his memory, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.