Arlene M.

Barkley

Arlene Marie Barkley, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's in Lima, OH.

She was born April 9, 1942 in Allen Co., OH, the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth Baldauf.  Arlene grew up in Delphos, OH and graduated from Delphos St. John's High School in 1960.  She married Don Roy Snyder on January 14, 1961 and he preceded her in death on March 31, 1967.  She married Mervin Barkley on July 3, 1970 and he survives in Scott, OH.

Arlene is also survived by her daughter Debra (Brian) Ruble of Grover Hill, son Don (Diane) Snyder of Findlay, step-son, John Barkley of Scott; son-in-law, Robert Coakley of Dana Point, CA; five grandchildren: Nicholas (Kerry) Ruble of Grover Hill, OH; Nathaniel (Kelsey) Barkley of Churubusco, IN; Rebecca Ruble of Grimesland, NC, Danielle (Nathaniel) Snyder of Findlay, OH; Abigail Coakley of Dana Point, CA; three great-grandchildren: Maddox Barkley and Venna & Brooks Ruble, along with another great-grandchild on the way; brother, Donald (Sarah) Baldauf of Delphos, OH; sisters, Lois (Bill) Varney of Springboro, OH; and Ruth Ann Baldauf of Van Wert, OH.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Anthony Snyder, step-daughter, Jennine Barkley-Coakley, and brother, Louis Baldauf who died in infancy.

Following the tragic deaths of her husband, Don Roy, and beloved son, Tony, in 1967, Arlene heroically carried on and lovingly raised Deb and Don.  She later found a new life with Mervin and they were married for over 52 years.  In Mervin, she not only had a good husband, but a man who helped raise her children as his own.  After raising her children, Arlene studied nursing and then worked in home health care with the Paulding Area Visiting Nurses.  She provided care to many in her 19 years of service and retired in 2005.  In her retirement years, Arlene enjoyed spending time with her family and hosted many get-togethers.  She and Mervin loved their home of 50 years.  She enjoyed tending to her flowers and working alongside Mervin in the upkeep of their property.  A good summer day was capped off by relaxing on her patio with Mervin.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 19367 CR 24, Grover Hill, OH.  Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at Convoy I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Arlene's memory to:  Scott EMS, 12423 Blaine St., Scott, OH 45886; Fountain Park Home Health, 118 Main St., Van Wert, OH 45891; or a charity of donor's choice.