Hometown: June 25, 1932 - February 17, 2016

Creighton Lee Barner was born June 25th 1932 in Martelle, Iowa to George and Gladys (Leinbaugh) Barner. His graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Rosehill Cemetery in Mechanicsville, Iowa with Military Honors. He graduated from the Martelle schools in 1949. He then went to the University of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa. There he was a walk-on for the football team. And after that first year was granted a full ride football scholarship to that University. He also wrestled for the University there as well. He majored in History and Physical Education. His most famous wrestling opponent was later a linebacker for the Pittsburg Steelers. And his name was Art (Boom-Boom) Malicek. After attending college Creighton entered the Air Force in 1952. He joined the 1st Airborne Cadets in San Antonio, Texas. Creighton continued to wrestle and box for the Air Force. He came home and married Lola Horstmann on June 27th 1954 in Wheatland, Iowa. From that union there were 5 children born. They were Brenda, Bret, Becky, Bonita and Bart all of Iowa. Creighton farmed the family farm for many years raising purebred Angus cattle. He also was a County 4-H leader. Another thing that Creighton did was he was an independent livestock truck driver for many years. Later in his life he married Mary Miller on June 3rd, 1982. Creighton and Mary continued raising Angus cattle, horses and livestock trucking. Creighton is survived by his wife Mary, her son Robbie of Munden, KS, his children in Iowa, 9 grandchildren, one brother Steven of Oxford Junction, Iowa and many cousins, nieces, nephews, family-friends and his original family of brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and cousins too. He will be missed by many around the country. Creighton is one tough cowboy!