Stephen T. Barkell

Stephen Thomas Barkell, 52 passed away at his residence on October 28, 2013 in Casper Wyoming.
Stephen was born on February 15, 1961 in Royal Oak Michigan to Harold and Aili Barkell. He grew up in Laurium, Michigan with his brother Leland and sister Carolyn. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1979, where he met his future wife Gina Bracco. Stephen and Gina were married at Faith Lutheran Church in 1980. The couple moved to Wyoming in 1982, and settled in Casper where they raised their children Joshua and Jamie. For thirty years, Stephen operated heavy equipment on projects throughout the United States, including oil and gas, fiber optics, golf courses and road construction. In his own words: "he did dirt."
Stephen is survived by his wife of 33 years Gina Barkell, son Joshua Barkell, and daughter Jamie Barkell. Brother Leland Barkell (Nancy), and sister Carolyn Danis; along with nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Newcomers Funeral Home in Casper on Friday at 1 p.m.