Jeffrey Duane Barsness, 48, of Babbitt died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in his home. He was born July 10, 1967 in Babbitt, and was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. Jeff grew up in Babbitt, moved to Minneapolis to find work and returned to Babbitt.
He liked to fish, hunt, play horseshoes and holey board.
Jeff is survived by a son: Zachary Barsness; parents: Ilene and Herb Young of Embarrass; siblings: Nancy (Erik) Hjelm of Andover, Dave Barsness of Babbitt, Brian Barsness of Rosemount, Mike (Gina) Vanderflute of South Carolina, Kim (Lloyd) Thole of Austin, TX, Teri (Dale) Benoit of Milaca, Jenny (Steve) Sass of Arizona, Gene (Beebee) Young of Round Rock, TX and Brent (Shannon) Westerberg of Mesa, AZ; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Babbitt. Pastor Steve Weston will officiate. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the Church. Inurnment will take place in the Embarrass Cemetery.
Family services provided by Bauman-Vermilion, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.
Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016