Philip Dale Barrett

Philip Dale Barrett of Kirksville, Missouri, died peacefully at home with his wife and daughters by his side on February 18, 2023.

He was born on March 16, 1947 in Kirksville to Philip and Ruth (Cannaday) Barrett. He graduated from Northeast Missouri University in 1969, where he was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.  Dale served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He began his tour of duty in Vietnam and he finished his service at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.  Dale attended law school at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, and he graduated in 1975.  He returned to Kirksville and practiced law for over 45 years.

On April 19, 1982, Dale married Susan Ellen Kruse and they were happily married for 40 years.  In addition to his wife, Dale is survived by his daughters, Rachel Whitney (Mick), Mandy Turner, and Ali Hutcheson (Mike); grandchildren Claire, Selby, Will, Maddy, Barrett, and Jack; great grandchild, Bo; sister Jeanne Day (Dan); siblings-in-law Terry Kruse (Fran), Patty Obrecht (Rick), and Randy Kruse (Mary), as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tim Barrett; and sister, Frieda Barrett.

Dale was a long-time Mason and member of the Adair Lodge #366 and the El Kadir Shrine Club, serving as Club President in 2004. Dale served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, and he and Sue were awarded the Becky Thatcher Council Family of the Year Award in 2005.  He was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church. Last year, Dale was grateful to participate in an Honor Flight trip to Washington, DC.

Dale was a "helper" and he was passionate about providing legal services to those in need.

In the summertime, Dale could be found working in the yard and he loved celebrating the 4th of July by leading a round of "God Bless America" with a roman candle in hand. He enjoyed conversing with family and friends, and he was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Mizzou Tigers.

The following services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church in Kirksville; Masonic Service conducted by Lodge #366 at 10:30 a.m.; Visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m.

The family will attend military rites with internment of ashes on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children or Hospice of Northeast Missouri.

Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home; www,davisplaylehudsonrimer.com.