Barry W. Schaley

Barry Warren Schaley, 79, of Oakwood, IL, was called to rest Monday January 9th, 2023 at home with his wife by his side.

He was born on October 6, 1943, in Clinton, Iowa to Charles "Chick" and Dorothy (Hogabaum) Schaley and was raised by his stepfather, Maynard Wills and Dorothy Schaley in Camanche, IA. He married Nancy Burt Brown April 10, 2021 in Oakwood, IL, she survives.

Barry graduated from Camanche High School in 1962 was a member of the Iowa National Guard for over 30 years retiring as Master Sergeant. He was a member and former Commander of the Sons of the American Legion in Thomson, IL.

He loved to fish and go to Hayward on annual fishing trips with the family.

Barry is survived by his wife, Nancy, children, Brenda (Joe) Lashelle, Barry (Angie) Schaley, Nick (Karen Frank) Schaley & Dorothy (Dave) Benters; a step-brother, Leo "Butch" (Irma) Wills of Clinton, IA; 13 grandchildren, Brooke (Brandon) Gordon, Erica (Cody) Foley, Riley (Dylan Preston) Lashelle, Brandon Lashelle, Jon (Rachael Hill) Hess, Blaise (Jeremy) Thurm, Ashton Schaley, Caprice Schaley, Emily Schaley, Damien (Emily) Fahlbeck, Jake Benters, Nickie Benters & Taylor Benters; 16 great-grandchildren, Addison, Ainsley, Bristol, Callan, Easton, Jace, Laken, Lauren, Lexi, Madisyn, Oliver, Olivia, Owen, Reegan, River & Sheyene along with several nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and 3 sisters.

Graveside services will be at 12:00 noon Friday, February 17, 2023 at Danville National Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard. Online condolences: www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com.

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