Ricky A. "Beanie" Barber, age 55 of LCO, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ricky Allen "Beanie" Barber was born February 21, 1959 in Hayward, WI, the son of Russell "Buck" and Ethel "Wob" (Nayquonabe) Barber. He attended and graduated from LCO School then attended iron working school in Chicago. Beanie was a Traditional Ojibwa Artist, tanning deer hides. He was married to Cathy Begay for 10 years, had one daughter Bitsy and he helped raised Cathy's children. Beanie was a chef at various restaurants, the most recent was LCO Casino and was the Champion Frybread winner at Honor the Earth Powwow. He was a 1 ^st Degree Midewiwin. Beanie was an avid hunter, spear fisherman, rice gatherer and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons John Andersen, Bahe Begay; daughters Cathy "Bitsy" Barber, Lucie Andersen; nine grandchildren; brothers Russell "Rusty" Barber, Thomas Barber, Dan Barber and Terry (Linda) Barber; sisters Debbie Beers, Dowie Barber, Melanie (Larry) Barber; many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son Daniel Andersen; infant sister; grandparents William Barber, Ollie Benton, Johnson Nayquonabe, Mary Frogg; niece Miranda.

Midewiwin Funeral Rites will held beginning with a feast at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Big Drum Dance Lodge in LCO. Lee Staples will officiate. Burial will be in Round Lake Cemetery in Round Lake. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at The Big Drum Dance Lodge.

Honorary casket bearers will be Ron Bean, Mic Belille, Steve Carlson, Mike Coupe, Mike Montano, George Morrow Jr., Robert Radke, Steve Thayer and Paul Wade Jr.

Casket Bearers will be Ananggoo Inini Barber, Derek Barber, Bahe Begay, Bryce Crone, Terrance Manuelito, Wynn Merrill, Will Rice and Jeffrey Taylor.