Daniel Barnes
1940 - 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Dr. Daniel R. Barnes, professor of English and folklore at Ohio State University, died Sunday (April 3, 2016). Born May 16, 1940, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, musician, teacher, and friend.

He graduated Class of 1958 from Salamanca High School, St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor's degree, the University of Kansas with a master's degree and the University of Kentucky with a doctorate degree.

Dan spent most of his professional career at Ohio State. He also held several visiting positions both in the United States and Europe, including Oberlin, Oxford and a number of Scandinavian universities while on a sabbatical.

He is survived by his wife, Holly; a brother, Ron; a sister, Peg Karsick; along with his daughter, Katie, son, Peter, and their families, and daughters Emily and Jocelyn.

A life celebration for Dan will be held Sunday, May 15, 2016, the day before his birthday, in Ohio.

If you would like to donate in Dan's memory to the Folklore Center Support Fund, please contact Elizabeth Burns at Burns.217@OSU.EDU or 614-292-3487