Dale Ray Barta

Dale Ray Barta passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Storemont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 80. He was born on April 28, 1941, to Earnest and Francis (Mattas) Barta in Ellsworth, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Diane Elizabeth (DuVal) Barta on May 16, 1976, in California. Dale grew up in Ellsworth County and graduated from Hollyrood High School in 1956. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State and earned an associates degree. After college he worked for several companies including Sante Fe Railroad, St. Francis Academy, Folk Oil Well and Lease and even assisted Larry at Foster Mortuary for several years, all to support his love of farming which he did until he wasn’t physically able to anymore. He did continue his love of farming by living vicariously through the game “Farmville”. He also loved his guns, hunting, and being a regular at auctions and he even earned himself a permanent bidding number at a local auction house. Dale loved his kids, his foster children, and grandkids. He will be remembered by many for his humor that was known to crack a laugh out of anyone, a witty or sarcastic one-liner, and above all his hard work ethic and unwavering love for his family. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Amber (Travis) Fuller of Ozawkie, KS, Christa (Tim) Halloran of Lake Tahoe, NV, Allison (Damon) Hannum of NV, Roger (Gina) Bashor of Edmond, OK, and James (Ashley) McElfresh of Wichita, KS; sister, Diane (Barta) Zeman of Ellsworth, KS; and fifteen grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Francis Barta; wife, Diane Barta; and brother, Kenneth Barta. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 11 AM at the funeral home in Wilson. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 PM until 7 PM with family receiving friends from 5 PM until 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Children’s Mercy Hospital and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.