John D. Barrette, age 62 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home. A Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Prince of Peace Parish. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Friday at the Pape Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date.
John was born in Clinton on March 18, 1961, the son of Francis and Dolores (Luher) Barrette. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1979. John married Mary Christine Kehn on April 25, 1981 at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton. As a teen ager John worked at Phillips 66. He was employed at E.I DuPont for a short time and since 1981 had been employed at 3-M. Over the years he coached basketball and softball at Northeast, East Central, Camanche and Prince of Peace Schools. John was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and the 3-M Emergency Responders. Family was of most important to John. He was proud of his daughters and grandchildren who he adored. He was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs and Bears.
John is survived by his wife Mary; 2 daughters, Christine (Lee) Eberhart of Ankeny, Iowa and Bridget (Mark) Keegan of Camanche; 5 grandchildren, Brody, Ellie, and Liam John Eberhart, Peyton Huebner, and Madden Keegan; 1 brother; 1 sister; his mother-in-law, Mary Kehn, and 2 sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Daryl Kehn; 1 brother, and 4 sisters. Memorials may be made to Prince of Peace Schools. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
My deepest condolences to you Mary and family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers ?
John was a great neighbor and friend. Surely will be missed. God Bless you Mary and the family.
Mary and girls. So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories. He was a great guy and will be missed. Brian saw him a few weeks ago and they were going to go fishing.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers and thoughts with the family.
We are so sorry for you loss, Mary, Chrissy and Bridget. John was such a nice man and so full of humor. He was fun to be around. God bless you and your grandchildren who will certainly miss their Grandpa.
Jeff and I are very sorry for your loss. John was not only a great customer but a friend as well. We will definitely miss his wit and humor.
We are so sorry Mary and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May all the wonderful memories you have bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Mary and family
so sorry for your loss.