Jim was born in Red Cloud, Nebraska on March 3, 1942 to La Veda and Raymond (Bill) Barta. His first job was working in his father and uncles' hardware/plumbing store at age 8. They fired him when he was 11 so he walked down the street and got a job at the pharmacy, which is how his interest in pharmacy began. Jim graduated from Red Cloud High School at the top of his class. He was also active in sports and was an All-State center in football. Jim then attended the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1965. He married his high school sweetheart, Lynn McCall, on December 23, 1962. He entered the Air Force after graduation and served as a supply captain in Thailand, during the Vietnam War. His next stop was Fremont, Nebraska where he purchased A&A Drug in 1969, which the family still owns today. His children, Christy and Jack, have worked with Jim in his variety of businesses, including Sav-Rx, Barta Cattle, Sav'N Sam Fireworks and many others. Jim was a quiet but generous supporter of everything Fremont.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Barta. He is survived by daughter Christy Piti (Mike), son Jack Barta (Kristina), grandsons Collin and Caleb Piti, Josef and Jackson Barta.
The funeral will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at 1:00pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont. Visitation will be Thursday, December 26 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with a celebration of life and prayer service from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, also at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established in Jim's name to support young people who want to study agriculture; The Jim Barta "Cowboy" Scholarship Fund, Pinnacle Bank, Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont, in charge of arrangements
Condolences(26)
Clare Brunetta
Fort Frances, MN Friday, May 8, 2020 I was saddened to learn just today of Jim's passing. Most sincere condolences from Beverly, Linda and I to Christy and Jack and grandsons Collin, Caleb, Josef and Jackson. Well, I think I could write a book about my adventures with Jim. Canada certainly will never be the same without him. We had some pretty unforgettable times in Las Vegas with Jim and Lynn as well. Both Jim and Lynn will be deeply missed but warmly remembered by all of us here in Canada.Don & Jan Ortmeier
Fremont, NE Monday, December 30, 2019 Sincere Sympathy to the Family.We live not far from A & A Drug,
Since 1961. Jim was s kind and
Generous, helpful person. He offered
a lot to the Fremont Community.
Tom Lemons
Boise, ID Monday, December 30, 2019 I was just told of your Dad's passing and I wish I could offer more to you, Christy and Jack, than my condolences ! Jim was the epidemy of the brilliant and successful entrepreneur and businessman. If you look up capitalist in the dictionary you'll finds Jim's picture! He was my business mentor and I recall his teachings almost daily. He will be missed and never replaced! Sincerely, TomMark & Diane Arps
Schuyler, NE Friday, December 27, 2019 Thinking of Jack and Kristina and Christy and Mike and your boys as you go through this difficult time, especially through the holidays. He's watching over all of you from above. Our prayers are with you!Gary Griffin
Columbia, MD Friday, December 27, 2019 Christy and Family. I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your father. I did not have the pleasure of knowing him but I am sure he was a wonderful man just by knowing the type of person you are. I hope you and your family find comfort in your memories of him.Leo Eskey
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 26, 2019 I am shocked and sad. My sincere condolences to the family. Jim was a good friend and client for many many years. He was a good man and more generous than most people will ever know. He will be missed.Phil Hanahan
Chicago, IL Thursday, December 26, 2019 To the Barta and Piti families,Our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.
It has been a pleasure knowing and working with Jim
for the past 22 years. We will miss him very much.
Phil Hanahan and Carole Maddin
Robert and Dorothy Juranek
Linwood, NE Thursday, December 26, 2019 Our sympathy to the Barta family. He is well known in the Linwood area. May he rest in peace.Wendell Vigen
Killdeer, ND Wednesday, December 25, 2019 We are so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Wendell enjoyed working with and for Jim for these last years of buying cattle. But really looked forward to the visits to his home for get together, which they called meetings. I said, yep sure, meetings. We will cherish our memories and be sad not to see Jim this coming February as usual. But we are pretty sure he will be missed terribly by so many family and friends. Sincerely Wendell and Linda VigenLonnie Stephenson
Monrovia, MD Tuesday, December 24, 2019 So sorry for your loss. My and Dawn's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Ron Garcia
Chicago, IL Monday, December 23, 2019 Jim was a great generous kind man.He was like a father to me. My deepest sympathy to cristy and Jack. He will be truly missed.Chris Ridder
beaverton, OR Monday, December 23, 2019 Christy and Jack, Jim was one of the great ones! The Barta's and Ridder's always had a great time together. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. Chris RidderDawn Powless
Libertyvile, IL Monday, December 23, 2019 To the Barta Family:So very shocked to hear about Jim. May you find comfort in the days ahead. Sending our sincerest condolences.
Dawn Powless & the Quality Team at A-SMeds
George Eychner
Kerrville, TX Monday, December 23, 2019 Jim and I entered the University of Nebr and pledged Delta Upsilon at the same time. Although we never was each other after college, I consider him one of my all time great friends. Great and crazy sense of humor and a stand up guy all the way around!!! May God bless and comfort his family and friends in the days and weeks ahead>Kimberly Ruppel
McHenry, IL Monday, December 23, 2019 To the Barta and Piti family, and all of those who knew Jim, I offer my sincere sympathy, prayers of peace and loving memories.I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Marcelo Barth
Miami, FL Sunday, December 22, 2019 My sincerest condolences to the Barta Family. I wish you nothing but peace, comfort, and strength during this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Raymond F Gehringer
OMAHA, NE Sunday, December 22, 2019 Simply, the BESTRIP, Jim
Walter Hoff
Rogers, NE Sunday, December 22, 2019 JimIt was an honor just knowing you.
You are a remarkable man.
Your a role model for everyone.
All the best to the Barta family
Walter and Ev
Roberta Johnson
Fremont, NE Sunday, December 22, 2019 My Deepest heart felt sympathy and Love go out toChristy ,Jack, their Families, his SAVRX family and many friends. .May God wrap his arms around each of you during this difficult time. Jim was such an amazing man and was Loved by many and will be greatly missed..Will miss seeing him everyday and the smiles ..
Lisa A Goebel
Hooper, NE Sunday, December 22, 2019 It was such a shock for everyone getting the new of your passing!!! I will miss you very much and pray for the family.Robert & Karen Beck
Dayton, NV Saturday, December 21, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Barta Family at this difficult time. The loss of Jim will be felt by many.....Peggy Meline
Red Cloud, NE Saturday, December 21, 2019 Jim was a classmate of mine . We had so many good times. Thoughts and Prayers for his family and friends. RIPSean
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 21, 2019 Thought and prayers are with the family.June Wesphal
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 21, 2019 Jack and Barta family, So very sorry to hear about Jim.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Keith and Cathy Palmer
Ewing, NE Saturday, December 21, 2019 Barta Family, we are sorry for your loss. You have our sympathy and prayers.Shindel
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 21, 2019 Jim will be missed by many he touched so many people lives in so many ways. Jim was a amazing man so many memories of him . Sending my love,hugs.and prayers to his family and to the Sav-Rx family.