William “Bill” Edward Barden, 77, Warsaw, passed away Jan. 25, 2016, in his residence and comforted by his wife. He was born Nov. 17, 1938, in Jackson, Mich., to Julius and Irene Barden. He was married to Janet Moser Barden for 55 years, and she survives. He has been a resident of Kosciusko County for over 30 years, after moving to Warsaw from Detroit Mich. He was a 1957 graduate of Ellwood High School. He was a packaging consultant and avid golfer who loved to travel. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and attended Kure Beach Memorial Church, Kure, N.C. Also surviving are a daughter, Kelly Morgan, Chandler, Ariz.; a son, Kirk Barden, Warsaw; and a granddaughter, Kelaney Barden, Warsaw. Funeral arrangements are pending.