Terry Barta

Terry Lynn Barta, age 67, was born in Adrian on February 26, 1944, to Otto and Emma (Hoffer) Barta. On October 24, 1969, he married Linda Laeno of Deerfield. They spent 42 wonderful years together. They had 3 children together; twins Toby and Tara (who died in infancy) and Ashli. Terry was preceded in death by his father and daughter. He is survived by his mother, Emma; wife, Linda, children Toby (Ceara) Barta and Ashli (Joe) Krainock, grandchildren Emma and Aidan; brothers, Jim (Kathy) and Rick (Sue) Barta; sisters-in-law Sharon (Tom) Hazzard, Bonnie (Nick) Pulver, Kendra (Lee) Weasel and many nieces and nephews. Terry graduated from Deerfield High School in 1963 where he was selected First Team All-State in football. He was recruited by University of Houston, Division I football, but came back to Deerfield and continued his love for the game by playing on several semi-pro teams through 1968. He was also on several bowling teams for many years. He played softball for many championship teams. In 2009, he was inducted into the Deerfield Wall of Fame, not only for his athletic success but also for his contribution to the community. Terry worked for over 42 years retiring from Tecumseh Products. Terry and Linda, along with her sister and husband, Kendra and Lee Weasel, opened the Coffee Beanery in Dundee in 2004. He also enjoyed working with his son for Chem-Dry of Monroe and Lucas County. For many years Terry was on the athletic staff at Deerfield Schools focusing on conditioning. He made sure that a team with small number would have the strength and stamina to play. Everyone that played for Terry knows what it is to run “THE HILL”. He was proud that a Deerfield team never lost because they ran out of gas. Terry also held the students to a high standard in their classes and he stressed good grades as well as good athletics. Always a person that put others needs first, he touched the lives of everyone he knew and worked with. He was always proud of the success that many of his athletes have had in life and that in his own small way, he had a lasting effect on the lives he touched. The Deerfield community has lost one of their best assets and he will be missed by everyone that knew him. Funeral services for Terry will be held at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield on Friday, December 23, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. William Michael Clemmer officiating. Burial will follow at Deerfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel on Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 2 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Terry may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may also sign the register book or send condolences to the family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com

Terry Barta

February 26, 1944 - December 20, 2011