George Britt Barr ’55

Britt, who spent freshman year at Princeton, then left to pursue a law degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, died Aug.15, 2022, in Joliet, Ill. Before Princeton, Britt attended Joliet Township High School. There he met Gloria Briick, whom he married while still at Princeton and who survives him.

In high school, he was president of the senior class and active in football, basketball, student government, dramatics, and the National Honor Society. At Princeton, he participated in freshman crew, Whig-Clio, and the freshman Glee Club.

Britt earned a law degree at the University of Illinois School of Law and joined his father in the family law firm. He lived much of his life in the Joliet area and served on the board of the Joliet Public Library, including a stint as president. He loved singing in the choir of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus Parish. He was also a member of the Joliet Rotary Club, Joliet Country Club, and Rivals Club. His passions were books, sports, and his family. Britt and Gloria spent much time in the bleachers at the local ballfield, loudly cheering their children and grandchildren.

Britt is survived by Gloria, his wife of 70 years; sons Geoff, George Jr., and Gregory; daughter Gigi Turk; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.