Josephine E. Bark of Cedar Rapids, passed away February 20, 2020, with Ronald, her husband of 52 years at her side. Josephine (Jo) was born May 9 ^th 1923 to Gertrude Verderber.  Josephine worked for over 20 years as the Secretary in the President's office at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon. Jo and Ron were active in the Immaculate Conception Parish in Cedar Rapids and married on May 20, 1967.

In the early years, Jo enjoyed horseback riding, kept her horse at Upmeier's Stable in Ely, Iowa and was active in the Cedar Rapids Horsemen's Club. She met the George Barta family through this association, and she was asked to be Godmother to their daughter Kristine. Ron and Jo enjoyed Christmas and Easter with the Barta's for over 40 years.

Jo and Ron traveled extensively over the years, they enjoyed many trips with Farmers State Bank Silver Society and other group travels. Jo and Ron also liked to golf; Jo even got a hole in one. Jo was involved with the Squaw Creek Women's Golf League and bowled for many years.

Jo is survived by her husband, Ronald C Bark, and her Goddaughter, Kristine Jones. Also surviving are brother-in-law, Fred Bark and his wife Jeanne, several nieces and nephews: Sandy (Todd) Boyer of Bettendorf, Cathy (Dan) Johnson of Mount Union and Susan (Bob) Wallet of Casa Grande, Ariz.   William (Laurie) Laurie Bark of Marion, Lynette (Gary) Kerslake of Lisbon and Jonathan (Colleen) Bark of Nevada, IA

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 17 ^th , 2020 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 375 32 ^nd Street Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids are in charge of arrangements.