Obituary

Richard “Rick” J. Barnett, 80. Beloved husband for 56 years to Lauren, nee Bateman; cherished brother of Lee (Geraldine) Barnett and brother-in-law of Howard Bateman; devoted son of the late Herb and Mitzi Barnett; loving cousin of Laura (Joe) O’Shea and John (Cynthia) Krass; dear friend of many. Rick was Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Sears for over 30 years. Having spent a year abroad at the University of Glasgow, he was a lover of Scotland and returned many times over the years. He was an avid sailor, and could often be found on the sailboat he shared with his brother Lee. Rick was a lifelong learner and enthusiastic student of history, film, and Shakespeare. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Irman Scholarship at Beloit College, 700 College St, Beloit, WI 53511, www.beloit.edu/giving/ways-to-give and specify Irman Scholarship in the Designation box. Chapel service Wednesday, July 23, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org http://www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Wednesday, July 23rd at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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July 22nd, 2025

I always enjoyed the quiet perspective Rick brought to conversations. And of course….the love of dogs.

~Rhea Bateman
~”cousin-in-law”, Akron, OH

July 22nd, 2025

Our memories of Rick are of a kind person, interested in many things and smart enough to see things in perspective. His combination of studies in Law and History served him very well. He came to Glasgow to study under Prof Esmond Wright who was an authority on The Great Experiment ie colonies breaking away from the Mother Country.
In our retirement years we have had lovely times with Lauren and Rick who have taken us to see many places of historic interest. Rick will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.

~Jean and Robbie McPhail
~Glasgow Friends,

July 22nd, 2025

Having known Rick for over forty years, we will miss his insights into a large variety of issues – especially politics. And most of all , we will miss being with him every Thanksgiving and Christmas for the last fifteen years. Those holidays, with Rick and Lauren, will never be the same. Sailing with Rick was always a treat for Chris . We shared in his love of dogs., especially his golden retrievers. We will miss Rick, and having known him is one of our wonderful lifetime memories. Judy and Chris Beardsley

~Judy and Chris Beardsley
~Friend, Chicago, Illinois

July 22nd, 2025

Rick was a treasured friend of over sixty years. We spent many pleasant days sailing with his brother Lee. Rick will be missed by so many of us. May his family find comfort in fond memories.

~Phillip Koch
~friend, Chicago

July 21st, 2025

We shared a love of Baseball, Cars and the law. Also, we loved Golden Retrievers.

~Bruce Goldstein
~Cousin via marriage to Lauren, Valdosta, GA

July 21st, 2025

RDF memories & barking-dog navagation.

~Mike Whitten
~Friend, Phoenix, AZ (formerly Frankdort, IL)

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