Vernon Barry, 95, Austin

Vernon Garret Barry, age 95 of Austin, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at Faribault Senior Living.
Vern was born on July 3, 1926 in Austin, to Adelbert and Mae Barry. He grew up in Austin and graduated from St. Augustine/Pacelli High School and from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn.
Vern served in the U.S. Navy as a Bridge Watchman, Quartermaster and Helmsman from 1944 to 1946 during World War II. 
On June 14, 1958, Vern was married to Mary Ellen Rishavy at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.  The couple resided in Austin where he worked as a master electrician at the Hormel Company for over 40 years.
Vern was a member of St. Edwards Church, the Legion Color Guard, the Northwest Singers, the Austin Symphony Choir, card clubs and the Sterling Club. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 91.
Vern enjoyed dancing, singing, growing trees, traveling and spending time with family.
He is survived by his children, Therese “Tess” (Rodney) Koster of Blooming Prairie/Fort Myers Beach, Fla.; James Barry of Vergas, Minnesota; Mark Barry of Faribault; Michael (Kimberly) Barry of Waterville and Marilyn (Brent) Anderson of Rosemount; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ellen; parents, Mae and Adelbert; his brothers, Adelbert Jr. “Bud,” Lowell “Lewie” and his sisters, Bernadine, Loraine and Bonita “Bonnie.”
The casket bearers will be Reeves Koster, Bryce Schlichter, Breauna Riewe, Resha Bastian, Dustin Barry, Ethan Barry and Jack Barry will be an honorary casket bearer. The gift bearers will be Maizie Anderson, Bryn Anderson and Annalise Barry.
A funeral mass was celebrated on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Austin with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation was on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at Mayer Funeral Home with a rosary service. Visitation was also held one half hour prior to the service on Friday at St. Edwards Church.
Interment was in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and V.F.W. Post #1216.
Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.
Arrangements were handled by Mayer Funeral Home in Austin.