Obituary of Barry D. Day

Barry D. Day, 42, of Winamac, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Franciscan Healthcare in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on May 29, 1979 in Monticello, IN to Kerry and Dana [Ruhl] Day.

Barry was the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent of Winamac, IN. He was a 1998 graduate of Winamac Community High School. Barry was all-conference and Loganland in football. He was a state qualifier in wrestling his senior year of high school. He was a ten year member of the Pulaski County 4-H, and recently a member of the 4-H Council. He is a member of the Star City United Methodist Church. Barry coached track, football and wrestling at Winamac schools. He enjoyed doing anything outside, including hunting, gardening, fishing, hiking and planting trees. Barry loved caring for his farm animals. He especially enjoyed watching his children play sports. Barry was a major ice cream enthusiast. He was extremely witty and never met a stranger. He could light up a room with his smile. Above all, Barry loved spending time with his family and friends.           

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.”

He is survived by:

Aiden Day, Winamac, IN Son

Brenna Day, Winamac, IN Daughter

Shailyn Day, Winamac, IN Daughter

Keenan Day, Winamac, IN Son

Lori Jones, Shipshewana, IN Fiancée

Kullen (Toni) Day, Winamac, IN Brother

Travis Day, Winamac, IN Brother

Jason (Kami) Ward Indianapolis, IN   Step Brother

Cole Minniear Killeen, Texas  Step Brother

Abby (Larry) Musall Delphi, IN    Step Sister

Seth (Courtney) Minniear Galveston, IN   Step Brother

Dana (Kathy Hamalian) Ruhl, Delphi, IN Mother

Kerry (Angela) Day, Monon, IN Father

Dean and Bonnie [Deam] Ruhl, Star City, IN Maternal Grandparents

Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Preceded by:

Victor and Carol [Brust] Day, Paternal Grandparents

Jeremy Day, Cousin

Visitation will take place from 2 PM -8 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Star City United Methodist Church and one hour prior to services on Thursday.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EDT Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Star City United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris and Rev. Jodi Kosary officiating.

Online Tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.