Barry Allen Derke

Barry was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Janet Derke. Surviving are his children, Joshua (fiancé Anastasia Klimchynskaya) Derke and Justin Derke; sisters, Brenda (Mike) Cooper-Clisch and Tilly (Dan) Willard; brother, Brian (Denise) Derke; nieces, Maddi (Jared) VanSipe, Jordyn Lira, Cassandra (James) Johnson and Jessie (John) Arzberger; nephews, Caleb (Morgan) Gutzki, Dylan Cooper, Brandon

Derke and Connor Derke; former spouse, Julia Derke and numerous friends.

Barry will be remembered for his kind spirit and generous nature. He worked a variety of professions including as a machinist, a cook, and volunteer firefighter. He enjoyed working on his fathers farm, cutting wood and time spent outdoors. He loved family, and he did his best to make people happy.

Please join his family for a celebration of life gathering for Barry on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E Washington, DeWitt, MI 48820.