Carrel Andrew Barlow Jr Obituary (1948 - 2021)

Carrel Andrew Barlow Jr., 72, of West Des Moines, formally of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. A celebration of Carrel's life will be held at a later date. Carrel was born on October 8, 1948 to Carrel Sr. and Marie A. Barlow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Melva, his son and daughter-in-law, John and Tiffany Barlow, his son, Mitch Barlow, four grandchildren, William, Vince, Joani, and Eleanor all of Des Moines, Iowa, his siblings, Samuel A. Barlow and Christina M. Konestki, of South Beloit, Illinois, and David W. Barlow, of Oro Valley, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his mother Marie A. Barlow, and father, Carrel Barlow Sr., and his stepmother, Virginia Barlow. Carrel proudly served in the Army for 12 years and was deployed to Vietnam in 1968. He moved on to serve 20 years in the National Weather Service. He was a proud father and grandfather that loved to cook and shared his talent for it with many. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing cribbage, traveling, and coaching. He was passionate about the Green Bay Packers, the Atlanta Braves, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He will be deeply missed by friends, family, and all who knew him. Online condolences may be made at www.petersonfuneralservice.com