Surrounded by his family, George Barker, founder of Biolube Inc., and a well-known figure in the sawmill industry passed away on May 18, 2021. George will be missed in the sawmill industry as he was the face of the Biolube booth at multiple trade shows and expos throughout the years.
Just months prior to George’s death, he and his business partner, Bob Pennycoff retired from Biolube, selling their business to Kelly Johnson and Erik Bailey, owners of DR Lubricants. For more than 20 years, DR Lubricants has helped George and Bob develop, manufacture, ship and service the Biolube line as they became the leader in the field of saw lubrication. George was involved in the development and formulation of Lubie® products. Kathy Minnich, who worked with him in marketing, remembered, “George worked closely with chemists in producing the products according to his ideas. He was a problem-solver with lots of street smarts. He would talk to sawmill operators to find out what they needed. He was very intelligent and hands-on with production.”
Lubie®, a federally registered trademark of Biolube, offers trouble-free Lubie® spray application equipment and proven saw lubricants, moulder bed lubricants, grinding coolants, pitch cleaners and other specialty products. All products are covered by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, distributed nationwide by distributors who know the woodworking industry and work with you to improve your mill’s efficiency. For more information on Lubie products, contact 260-414-9633 or visit www.biolube1.com.
Born June 16, 1944, in Irwin, Pennsylvania, George Lindsay Barker was a son of the late Harry and Dorothy Barker. He graduated from Ohio State University, received his MBA from Ashland College and was a successful business owner for over 30 years. His interests included the restoration of old cars with his best friend, Mike. He was a member of the Porsche Club and enjoyed driving cars at the track, sailing, traveling and spending time with friends. Most of all, George loved his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, one daughter, two sons and four grandsons. Online memorial messages and condolences can be left at https://www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com/obituary/George-Barker.
