Dennie Lee “Red” Barnick, 76, of rural St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at his home.

Funeral service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Pagel Funeral Home in St. Elmo, with visitation from 3:00-5:00 PM prior to the start of service. The family would like to invite everyone to wear their favorite Cubs gear to the visitation in support of Red’s love of the team. A private burial will take place at a later date. Pastor Pete LeDuc will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Cemetery, St. Bonaventure Cemetery, or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com.

Dennie was born on September 22, 1950 in St. Elmo, Illinois, the son of Joseph E. Barnick and Goldie E. Grubaugh. He married Janet L. Cresswell on April 19, 1985 at the family home. Dennie worked for World Color Press for many years, and retired upon the business closing. He loved deer hunting and making venison jerky. Dennie was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He also never missed Monday night wrestling. He enjoyed his trips to Colorado and loved sharing his memories of trips out there. Most of all, Papa Red loved his family and will be dearly missed by every one of them.

Dennie is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Janet Barnick; son, Dan (Lisa) Fearday of Eureka, MO; daughters, Candy (Robert) Bly of Towanda, IL, Kara LaMar of St. Elmo, Michelle (Richard) Tague of Cowden, and Lara (fiancé Justin Morrison) Smith of Vandalia, IL; sister, Betty Britt of Patoka, IL; 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Joseph and Goldie Barnick; grandson, Ryan Fearday; great-grandson, Jack Robert Guttosch; brothers, Samuel, Joseph, and Charles Barnick; and sister, Charlotte Cutright.