From the Sun & News, Hastings, Michigan, March 17, 2012: Hastings, MI - Roger L. Barnum, of Hastings, passed away March 13, 2012. Roger was born August 19, 1927, in Hastings, the son of Elwood and Anna (Blood) Barnum. Roger was a farmer most of his life. He was an avid Detroit Tiger and Detroit Pistons fan.
While a resident at Thornapple Manor he loved playing bingo, and will be remembered for his smile, and his cheery disposition.
Roger is survived by his children, Michael Barnum, Patricia (Tom) Locke, Randy Barnum, Robert (Josephine) Barnum, and Mariann (Paul) Salvador; a stepdaughter, Beth (David) Richardson; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Jim Smalley; sister-in-law, Patricia Baragar; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Richard and Chris Dean; four grandchildren and two step grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, JoAnn (Dean) Barnum on April 10, 2005.