The 2013 Legacy Banquet

Honorary Alumni Award Charles (Chuck) and Carolyn Barth Following his family’s legacy, Chuck Barth farmed with his father, brothers, and eventually his sons. The Barth family farm was at one time the largest turkey grower and processor in the state of Pennsylvania. In high school, Chuck was an active member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and was later awarded a State Farmer’s Degree from Ohio. His wife, Carolyn, graduated from Bryan College with a degree in education and taught first and third grade before leaving the classroom to help with the family farm. They currently grow corn, soy beans, and wheat on over 3,000 acres. The two met at their church, Struthers Baptist Tabernacle, and were married there in 1960. They quickly adopted a passion for missions. Along with their church, they have personally supported many missionaries over the past 53 years. Chuck has also served on the church’s mission board, and Carolyn teaches third- grade Sunday school. Though no members of the Barth family have attended Cedarville University, Chuck and Carolyn’s deep-rooted relationship with Cedarville began with Chuck’s father, Charles Barth, Sr., who was a Board of Trustee member during the 1960s. Since then, Chuck and Carolyn have been generous supporters of and advocates for the University. One Cedarville staff member writes, “They attend campus events as often as possible, with Farmers Night being their annual favorite. They attended the Karl Rove event and brought their pastor to campus with them. He toured campus before the dinner, called his daughter on his cell phone, and told her she should no longer plan to attend Liberty — she was going to Cedarville. She applied and is currently a sophmore at Cedarville.” The Barth’s often look to Proverbs 3:5–6 for wisdom: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” They have three married sons: Brian and his wife,Tonya, Dan and his wife, Shelly, and Scott and his wife, Nicole, as well as 11 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. They are currently retiring from the family farm, and passing on the plow to their sons. The Cedarville University Alumni Association has chosen to honor Chuck and Carolyn’s legacy of giving and faithful support.