Joseph Daniel Barrett

Joseph D. Barrett, 85, of Clyde, died at the Willows of Bellevue on Sunday, January 21, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 4, 1938 to the now deceased Ellen Marie (Shank) and Ray E. Barrett.
He graduated from Clyde High School in 1958.
On September 22, 1959, he married Charlene Brooks. Shortly after the marriage, he joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1961.
Mr. Barrett was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Clyde. Joe loved to golf! He was a member of several leagues and wanted to be " on the course" almost continually. Along with golf, he had been in pool and bowling leagues; he taught Karate, even to the Sandusky police for their defense. He had also taught swimming and diving in years past.
Charlene, along with their sons, Michael Joseph (Valerie) Barrett and Neal Douglas (Krista) Barrett, all of Clyde and five grandchildren, Daniel (Alexis), Megan; Allison, Alexander and Andrew all survive.
Joe was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Lynn Barrett, as well as his siblings, Michael E. Barrett, Patricia Marie Worcestor and Alice Mae Cramer.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 11:00 am until the service at 1:00pm at the Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio.
Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery, with military rites provided by the Clyde VFW and American Legion.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to: National Institute of Health - Cancer: Buildng 31D, Room 5C35 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2540 or the Charity of the Donor's Choice.