Philip R. Barker

Philip R. Barker, age 74, of Brooklyn Center passed away April 29, 2021 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by wife, Rita; daughters, Robin (Todd) Thorsen, Holly (Marc) Paul, Megan (Josh) Shea; grandchildren, Skyler and Cole Thorsen, Dalton and Ashland Paul, Kara and Hadey Shea; sister, Dianne Holborn; nieces, nephews, extended family and many good friends.  Preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Ardelle; sister, Jackie Bartko.

Phil and Rita just celebrated their 50 ^th wedding anniversary in February. Phil was a bartender at Nye’s Polonaise Room for 47 years, 2 months, three days and a few hours. He had a great sense of humor and liked to make jokes.

Memorial service 11 AM Thursday, May 20 ^th with visitation one hour before, at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway.   The Barker family requests friends come dressed casually. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The service will be livestreamed. Please see Phil's obituary page on the Gearty-Delmore Funeral Home website on the day of the service. The video will remain online for 90 days.