Curtis Kenneth Barker passed away peacefully Sunday, May 12. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Dan) Semsel and son, Jeffrey (Julie) Barker, and dearest grandchildren, Natalie, Olivia, Brandon and Steven.
Ken was born and raised in Cincinnati , OH. After graduating from Reading High School in 1962, Ken enlisted and served in the Navy working on the Enterprise. The Navy took him around the world and he got to see many countries. Once he was discharged, he met and married Joy Blaut Barker. When Ken was younger, he enjoyed running, hiking, camping and airplanes. Ken enjoyed visiting his children and grandchildren. Once Ken retired from a 42 year career with GE Engines, he and Joy moved to Gardnerville, NV to a house with a beautiful view of the Lake Tahoe mountains.