Barton Dewey

Barton Eldor Dewey was taken home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at his home.

Barton was born on December 10, 1981 in Fergus Falls, MN. He was baptized February 7, 1982 at Western Presbyterian Church. He was confirmed at Federated Church. He grew up on the family farm in Campbell and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 2000. He graduated from NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND in 2002 with a degree in welding. He married Laura Schwarz on July 28, 2012 at Phelps Mill.

From an early age, Barton showed an extraordinary ability to fix anything. With a naturally inquisitive and engineering mind, he could study a problem and understand how things worked. He had a deep passion for hands-on work, excelling in welding, woodworking, and creating intricate horseshoe art. His creativity, patience, and talent made him not only a skilled craftsman but a teacher to many.

Most recently, Barton worked as the maintenance manager at Green Plains in Fergus Falls, where he was highly respected for his leadership. He led his team with integrity and earned the admiration of those around him.

Above all, Barton was a devoted father - supporting them in ice skating, gymnastics, saddle club, rodeo, and 4-H. He had a remarkable way of showing up for the people he loved-dropping everything to help when needed.

Barton's joy for life, his kindness, and his ability to make others feel special left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His deep love for God shone through in his generosity, his willingness to serve, and the way he could bring a smile to your face with ease. Known for a sly grin and a sharp wit, Barton could always be counted on to lighten the mood with a perfectly timed remark. Forever in our hearts, his legacy of hard work, kindness, ingenuity-and that unmistakable sense of humor-will endure.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Kim Dewey, grandparents Irving and Rose Dewey, grandmother, Marlene Kugler, and a nephew, Peyton Coombs.

Survivors include his wife Laura of Campbell; children Carly, Dakota, and Saige; father Roger Dewey of Campbell; sister Darcie (Chris) Coombs of Hannaford, ND; sister Ali (Jesse) Drechsel of Underwood; grandfather Eldor Kugler of Erhard; several nephews and nieces; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the "Dewey Children Benefit" at Bell Bank in Fergus Falls. Please feel free to wear jeans and/or a baseball cap to the service if that feels right to you. For our horse and high school rodeo family, we invite you to wear full western attire if you feel comfortable. Barton wouldn't have had it any other way.

There will be a motorcycle-only procession to the cemetery for Barton's final ride. All are welcome to join in this tribute. However, the graveside service will be private and limited to immediate family. When the family arrives at the cemetery, we kindly ask that the motorcycles continue on.

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Clergy: Reverend Rich Iverson and Reverend David Foss

Burial: A private family burial will take place at Tonseth Cemetery, Erhard.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com