Bernard M. "Barney" Kinder, age 89. of Richmond, died Tuesday evening (April 20, 2004) at Reid Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1914 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Clyde and Hazel Marshall Kinder and had lived in this area since 1935. He was a 1931 graduate of Windfall High School and a 1935 graduate of Ball State Teachers College. He retired in 1976 from Richmond Community Schools after 41 years as a teacher and administrator. He had taught at Riley and Highland Schools and served as principal at Highland and Pleasant View Schools. He was a 60 year member of First Christian Church where he was also a member of the Golden Band Sunday School Class. He was a singer with the Barber Shop Chorus for 25 years and had been and active volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He had participated in the Teacher's Bowling League and was an avid fisherman where for many years he annually camped and fished in Canada. After retirement, he began golfing and was a regular participant in the Monday Senior Golf League. He also sang with a musical group that entertained at area nursing homes.
Survivors include: Wife - Marjorie Kinder to whom he was married 65 years
Daughters - Sherrie (husband Mike) Lofton of Harwood, Maryland
Judy (husband Mel) Hartman of Centerville, Indiana
Son - Philip (wife Nancy) Kinder of Connersville, Indiana
9 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
6 Great Great Grandchildren
Nieces & Nephews
A brother, Robert Kinder, is also deceased.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday (April 24, 2004) in Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary. Rev. Jim Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Friday (April 23, 2004) from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 100 S. 10th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 or to Meals on Wheels, 1401 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374 or to a favorite charity. www.riggle-waltermann.com