Age: 81
August 6, 1942 – March 2, 2024
Celebration of Life for Barry Thomas Ross, age 81, St. Cloud, will be on Saturday, March 9, at 11 AM at First Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud. Visitation will be on Friday, March 8, from 4-6 PM at Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes, St. Cloud. Ennichment at Assumption Cemetery. Barry Thomas Ross entered into eternal life with His Savior on March 2, from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Barry was born August 6, 1942, in Afton Township, MN to Orville and Marjorie Ross. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1960, attended Macalester College, and served in the Navy on a destroyer in the Pacific from 1962-1966. He returned to Minnesota in 1966 to work at Juster’s in Minneapolis. Barry met Sandra Frisch, and they were married on November 4th, 1967. Later that year, Barry moved to Herberger’s to work in the men’s department in Lacrosse WI. His strong work ethic along with a knack for remembering people propelled him up the ranks and he was tasked to open stores in Bismarck, ND, Mitchell, SD, and Billings MT.
In 1981 Barry was promoted to Director of Stores for Herberger’s and he moved his young family to St. Cloud, MN. In 1994 he was promoted to President until the sale of Herberger’s in 1997. Barry was active in prison ministry and Bible studies, was an avid golfer getting a hole-in-one in 2017, and enjoyed traveling with Sandy. Highlights of Barry’s retirement include coordinating the Billy Graham Amsterdam 2000 conference, bungee jumping off of the Kawarau River Bridge in New Zealand, and helping build a church in Kampala Uganda in 2007. Barry and Sandy also enjoyed winters in Arizona for several years.
Barry was a loving, husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. His gentle spirit, servant heart, love for Jesus, and zest for life were a gift to all who knew him. His playful spirit was a delight to his grandchildren, and his sweet sense of humor and twinkling blue eyes drew people in to make them feel special and loved. He was compelled by the love of Jesus to take a genuine interest in others and desired to help those in need. He joyfully befriended and mentored struggling adults over the years. Barry is greatly loved and will be sorely missed by those who knew him.
Barry is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, sons, Tim (Karla), Mike (Cheri), and Jeff (Beth) and grandchildren, Madeline, Joel, Caden, Carson, Cody, Avery, Sydney, Kyndell Mae, Ainsley Kate, Geneva Belle, Millie Jayne, and Emberly Paige.
Memorials preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House, Terebinth Refuge, and First Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud.
Schedule and Information
Memorials
Memorials preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House, Terebinth Refuge, and First Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud.
Visitation Details
4:00 – 6:00 PM, Friday, March 8, 2024
Visitation Location
Miller-Carlin Funeral Home
3013 Roosevelt Road
Service Details
11:00 AM, Saturday, March 9, 2024
Service Location
First Presbyterian Church
340 5th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301
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So sorry to hear about the loss of Barry. We only remember such a sweet natured , soft spoken man. We loved our years playing bridge with you two.
Prayers for your family.
Our family will miss this kind gentle man, we have many memories from our years together in Bismarck. May he rest in peace, love & hugs to all of you, from the Jim Bierdeman family, Loretta, Julie, Cheryl & Michelle.
Worked for Barry at the Herberger’s Corporate Office (Purchasing)/Mail Room) for many years. He was very kind man and a great Boss to work for. RIP. Condolences to his entire family and the Herberger’s family as well. He will be missed. ❤️
Sandy & family,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in your life.
Sandy, you and your family are in my prayers! Barry was a special person and will be missed.
As Dad would say, Barry was Good People. We agree with Dad and sure glad we got to know him.
SamnMel Bowman
As Dad would say, Barry was Good People. We agree with Dad and sure glad we got to know him
So sorry for your loss, Sandy and family. Barry was a one-of-a kind person and he became a friend to everyone who met him. Prayers coming your way.
Sandy & family, we are so sorry to hear of Barry’s passing but overjoyed to know he is currently embracing his Savior! We so appreciated Barry’s support of Alpha, church missions & Bible studies. He was a joy & fount of knowledge that he shared freely. God bless you all as you grieve yet celebrate his life.