William B. Barte

Age 85, of St. Paul, passed away January 8, 2019.   Preceded in death by wife, Joan; brothers, George, David, James, and Robert; sister, Mary Mitchell; grandson, Daniel Sedgeman; daughter-in-law, Vicki Johnson. Survived by children, Gerald Barte, Diane Weinhold, Joyce (Tom) Sedgeman, Karen Bjorkman (Duane Kelling), and Paul Barte; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.  Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, January 12 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 499 Charles Ave., St. Paul.  Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  Visitation 9-11 AM Saturday at the church.   Bill was a long term 3M employee, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law.  He was an avid singer, fisherman, bridge player, and a good friend to all. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Faith Lutheran Church or Union Gospel Mission.