John W. Barr III ’44

John Barr died June 30, 1999, after a short illness, in his beloved city of Louisville, Ky., where he was born. He came to Princeton from the Hill, participating in varsity softball, track, and lacrosse; he was in Cap and Gown. Le Blond, Freeman, Lovelace, Schaff, Alford, Fentress, Odell, Harr, Warner, and Henley were roommates. He graduated in politics in May 1943, and served as captain with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy, earning a Bronze Star, two battle stars and several air medals.

During 25 years with the First Natl. Bank in Louisville, John rose to become chairman, then chairman of First Kentucky Natl. Corp. until he retired in 1986. Over the years his public service included church, medical groups, Rotary, Boy Scouts, and Churchill Downs. He served on Princeton's Schools and Scholarship Committee for over 20 years, and headed the Louisville Alumni Assn.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Mary Louise Engelhard, two sons, John and Charles, two sisters, and three grandchildren, including Elizabeth '98. The loss to his family, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy, and to Louisville which he served so well, is immeasurable.

The Class of 1944