What a complete shock to read about Bill's passing in the Post Bulletin this morning (4/13/22)... The Borgen family sends our most sincere condolences to the entire Barry family. Bill was an outstanding person as well as an elite athlete and friend to all. I will never forget the GREAT times when our son Patrick played all sports with Bill from youth through high school at JM. These two were very competitive on the fields/courts and in the JM weight room. Bill was always a joy to provide a ride home after JM football with his sense of humor and stories. Bill, Kevin Herzog, Patrick and other teammates won two consecutive State Basketball Championships as 6th and 7th graders.

My wife Joy and I have known Barb and Dennis for many years as friends and companions at sporting events. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Bill - thank you for being the wonderful person you were. You will never, ever be forgotten. May you rest in peace and God speed... 

I was a teammate of Bill's at Hamline.  He certainly was a great football player and our Captain.  More than this, he was a great friend.  While we were the same age, I felt like Bill took me under his wing ... guiding and supporting me through countless challenging times, with a genuine approach that still amazes me.  I will miss him dearly and be forever grateful for his impact on my life. 

My sincerest condolences to the Barry family at this time.  You have my deepest sympathy and I wish you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love.

Chris  

Dear Barry Family

May God hold all of you in the palm of his hand and shine a perpetual light on each of you.  This path will be difficult, but God has a plan for each of you and for Bill.  I hope this will help comfort you during this difficult time.  

Please let us know if you need anything from Century High School.  

Bill was an amazing person - the only world champion I have known and you had to almost pry out any accolades on his part / he was incredibly humble and incredibly talented . I was fortunate to have him as a business partner in Mayo’s Center for Innovation - we accomplished so much and his organizational and innovative skills were largely responsible . My heart goes out to his children and family/ his death came so unexpectedly and too quickly - the world mourns but he will not be forgotten and always loved.

I wrestled with Bill at John Marshall and always considered Bill a friend.  Though I only ran into Bill twice after High School, each visit was like no time had past between us and I smile thinking about those times.  

Bills passing has moved me and is small proof that we all have an impact on people, some more than others.  In high school, we all live moments of insecurity and in the wrestling room my senior year I lost my spot on the team for the first tournament of the year.   I was very disappointed in myself and was living with a situation I didn't want. Bill, a grade younger, came to me with his smirk of a smile, soft voice and said, "you will not lose your spot again."  Bill and I were sparing partners in the wrestling room and after the first tournament, I never lost my spot on varsity again.  It was because of Bill and his loyalty as a friend.

Though I am unable to attend Bill's funeral. I mourn Bills passing and am thankful I can watch his funeral on the internet.  

I am very sorry for your loss. 

Mark Heusinkveld

Bill was a generous person with a big heart. There wasn’t a conversation that he didn’t mention his kids and how proud he was of them. I looked up to Bill, he was a passionate person who lived life to the fullest. 

My deepest condolences to you all. Bill was always there to bring a smile to my face at the gym. His energy & enthusiasm helped all of us there. The gym will never be the same without him… a remarkable man that will always be remembered. 

My sincere condolences for your loss, I always enjoyed (and I speak for other employees) Bill and his witty antics when he came into Dunn Brothers on Elton Hills Drive. We gave him the nickname of "Six-Shot Bill" every time we saw him pull up, and had his drink ready for him. He will be missed, and glad to have known him in even the smallest aspect of a customer, as well as seeing him outside of the work environment.

Dear Family and Friends: 

Bill’s funeral mass will be live streamed tomorrow at 11:00am Central Time.  To view, please go to YouTube.com and type in Pax Christi Catholic Church Rochester MN in the search box and hit enter.  Then scroll down and double click on the Mass title.  If you have any trouble accessing the service, please call the church directly at 507-282-8542.

Collette, Liam and Fiona --

I have known your Dad since junior high and have so many fond memories of him during our high school years.  He was one of the kindest classmates who always had time for everyone.  I was able to re-connect with him at a class reunion a few years ago.  We had a lengthy conversation about our children, and it was so transparent how much he loved all of you.

God Bless and please know you all brought so much joy to him.

Dawn

from the Lee family, we are sending our deepest sympathy to the Barry family. We are sadden for your loss. May God bless and comfort each and everyone of you during this difficult time and help you fine peace. 

My heart is broken at hearing of Bill's passing.  My condolences go out to the entire family during this very difficult time.  He was kind, generous and lit up a room with his smile and laughter.  Spent many a winter walking to school together - chatting and laughing - sometimes a whitewash.  Last reunion he talked non stop about the kids and was so proud of all of you.  I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with Bill in life - one special guy - one of a kind!

Please know I am thinking of all of the family.  He touched a lot of people with his soul and will be missed by many!

I'm shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing.  I have many great memories from my distant youth of playing city league and John Marshall basketball with him and covering his paper route for him.  He always encouraged me to improve and was one of the teammates I most respected.  My condolences to his family and friends -- he was a lasting, positive influence on a lot of people.

My deepest condolences to Collette, Fiona, Liam and family. Bill was my godfather and I have many childhood memories involving him. Although we didn’t talk as often as when I was younger, when we did talk it was as if no time had gone by. Bill was a caring, kind and fun person and will be missed.

-Rachael Tripp (TenBroeck) 

Condolences to the family and friends of Bill at this sudden loss. I have great memories playing on many teams growing up with Bill. He was my roommate at St. John's Basketball Camp one summer. He was a great athlete and great guy.

Many Hamline Pipers are thinking of you right now!  Our condolences to the entire Barry family.  We remember Bill's smile and wit, intelligence, discipline and competitive fire.  What a sudden and heartfelt loss.  Everyone in the Piper football family will smile when they remember Bill. He added much to the lives of many who will carry him forward forever.

Simply shocked with Bill’s passing. He was always such a polite and gracious person to work with. Thoughts are with you and your family.

I knew Bill through wrestling and football in junior high and high school.   I got to know Bill much better when we were roommates as Freshman at Hamline University.  In addition to Bill being a great athlete, he was friendly, generous and kind.  I’ll never forget when he taught me how to drive a manual transmission on campus. I was amazed at his ability to build, and his entrepreneurial spirit.  So sorry to hear of his passing.

Collette/Liam/Fiona….We will always remember how much fun we had with your dad at all the hockey and soccer games. You are blessed to have experienced having a dad who loved you all so much and made him so proud!  Our hearts are with you all and your family.  Keep his spirit close-he will always be there.

Deepest sympathy to Bills kids and family. The last time I talked to Bill was at one of our last high school reunions. I really loved listening to him talk about his kids; he so loved being a dad to them!

gone much too soon

karna

Deepest condolences. Sending prayers for peace and strength. I went to St Pius and then graduating from JM with Bill.  Caught up with him every so often on the Mayo campus and the Dahlc. Always had a smile and a wave.  

Deepest sympathies to the Barry family! I have many fond fun memories from K-12, all the sports teams we grew up playing together on; and then, the few times we would meet around town or at Mayo where we would reminisce and catch up on our lives!  Way too early Bill!  Knowing you all these years has been a joy!  Rest in peace.

Sometimes there just are no words to adequately say how I feel and this is one of them. Cousin Bill or Billy (as he was known to us then), Seanny and I spent a good deal of time together when we were kids usually camping or at the Lake.  We swam, trapped chipmunks in minnow cages to keep as pets for the time we were together and went tearing around the land without a care in the world.  He was my defender when my brother was picking on me and was always in my corner.  He had such an easy going, magnetic personality that always put people at ease and made the times when we hadn't seen each other for a while seem like no time had passed at all. 

I was so happy to meet Collette, Liam, Fiona and Kristen when we got together for brunch when I was there back in Minnesota in 2007.  The kids were so young then and I have followed their athletic achievements online.  I'm truly sorry I can't be there in person to honor his memory.  Bill was such a blessing to our family and my heart goes out to Uncle Denny, Auntie Suzie and my extended Barry family.  May God bless you and keep you and bring you peace.

With love,

Colleen

Thank you for your friendship and mentorship at the gym Bill! You will be missed. 

My deepest condolences to you all.   I am so sorry for your loss.   There is no way to make it better or take the hurt away, just know I will be praying for you all.   Fiona and my daughter are friends, and I have sat with Bill at many team meetings - he loved you Fiona and all of his children.   Again I am so sorry my thoughts and prayers are with you all.  

Jamie 

Bill was such a wonderfully caring human. Always looking to help others. I cannot imagine your loss. He impacted so many and I hope you can find some solace in that.

Ali

I fondly remember Bill as a fine athlete and student. He played on a youth baseball team that I coached. He was also a student of mine at John Adams Junior High School. He was always a hard worker and respectful young man. I’m sure he passed this on to his children. His accomplishments bear out his dedication to whatever he chose to do. So sorry his life ended far too early. 

My condolences to Bill’s parents, children, and family. He was truly an inspirational person to me and I am greatly saddened by his passing. It was an honor to have known him and gotten to visit with him on our weekly haircut tHAIRapy as we called it. Please take care of one another and hug each other tight. I will be praying for you all. ???

Collette/Fiona/Liam - I am deeply saddened for your loss.  What a tremendous weight on you all emotionally and spiritually.  My deepest condolences.  I wish I could relieve your pain. All of these words seem like an understatement.  My heart breaks for you.  

Lean on your family.  You have a strong support structure of people who love you very much.  Take comfort in them, as it will take time to heal. 

Kris - The kids are so lucky to have you and the family.  I wish you strength (which I know you have).  I wish you all peace.

         Do not stand at my grave and weep

         I am not there. I do not sleep.

         I am a thousand winds that blow.

         I am the diamond glints on snow.

         I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

         I am the gentle autumn rain.

         When you awaken in the morning’s hush

         I am the swift uplifting rush

         Of quiet birds in circled flight.

         I am the soft stars that shine at night.

         Do not stand at my grave and cry;

         I am not there. I did not die.

                  --- Mary Elizabeth Frye

What an amazing soul. Our hearts are with you all.
With so much love, Britt Chloe and Bryndle ❤️ 

We are so saddened, by Bill’s sudden passing.  Hard toknow what to even say.  

I can’t remember how we all initially met, but we have nothing but very fond memories of you.  It was wonderful having yours and Kristin’s friendships, when our kids were all little.  I will forever have the picture of you, Bill, cemented in my head: Bill Barry, 6:30am, grinding it HARD, on the Stairmill, at the RAC (circa 2006 or 2007?), baby carrier (or two) in-tow, on the ledge below.❤️  To Collette, Fiona, and Liam: Always know that NO dad ever loved his kids more than yours did.  The Price family mourns for you all.

Lisa and I are so sorry for your loss.  Bill was a great neighbor at our deer shack up north, and always willing to lend a hand.