John Anthony Barton

John is preceded in death by his beloved wife Rita, parents John and Clara Barton, brother Bob Barton, sister Kathy Anderson and infant grandson Adam Rice.

John is survived by his children Greg (Jeanine) Barton, Julie (Barry) Rice, Annette Barton, and Keith (Kathleen) Barton, grandchildren Zach (Hannah) Barton, Sam Barton, Rachael (Ben) Stassen, Aaron (Cassie) Rice, Amanda (Eric) Doolan, Anna Barton, and Connor Barton, great-grandchildren, Natalie, Gracie, Clara, Declan and Vivian, sister-in-law Janice Barton, cousin Dan Barton and many nieces and nephews.

John was born August 6, 1933, in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Mechanic Arts High school, then received an Associate degree from the University of Minnesota before being drafted into the Army. He and Rita married in 1957 and moved to White Bear Lake to raise their family. After spending several years working for IDS Financial, John left to pursue his passion by becoming a Realtor, which he enjoyed for 40 years.

John loved to travel, golf, read, cheer for the Vikings and Twins and spend time with his family. He shared his love of history, particularly WWII, with anyone who would listen. He also enjoyed sharing favorite books, movie recommendations and bad jokes.

There will be a visitation and mass of Christian burial on Friday, November 21 at the Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake. Visitation from 10-11, followed by Mass at 11 and a luncheon.

Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital