Erwin Dale Barden went to be with the Lord on February 6th, 2021. He passed away in his home in Bandera, Texas. Erwin was born in Cassian, Wisconsin, to Lloyd E. and Evelyn L. Ossman on March 18, 1936. He is survived by his wife Mary Sue (Susan) Spires of 17 years and stepson James Eric Cuesta of Bandera, Texas and Granddaughter Onna Mari Shaw of Bandera, Texas. He is also survived by his brother Alvin Barden of Eagle River, Wisconsin, and two children, Cindy Weyenburg of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Keith Barden of Tomahawk, Wisconsin and Eric Barden (deceased) of Rhinelander,