Reuben O. “R.O” Barten, also known to many as “Dandy”, 100, of Columbus, passed away Feb. 3 in Columbus.
He was born June 18, 1920 to Edwin Barten and Minnie (Stolle) Barten in Ellinger.
On Oct. 30, 1946 he married Lee Edwards.
During WWII, Reuben was stationed at Heckam Field in Hawaii as ...