Jack Russell Barr Obituary
The passing of Jack Russell Barr (Decatur, Illinois) occurred on November 1, 2026. Jack, born on November 5, 1935, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Russell Barr and Ella Hutton Barr; his sisters, Miriam and Geneva; his son-in-law Kevin; and his great grandchildren, Jason and Jack.
He is survived by: his wife Lorraine Rettinger Barr; his children, Janice Taylor (late Kevin), Jeffrey Barr (Laurie) and James Barr (Bonnie); his stepdaughters, Linda Mitchell and Laura Meyer (Dave); his grandchildren, Matti (Luke), Spencer, Collin (Kelsey), Riley (Peyton), Erin, Brice, Heather, Tara (Tom), Ted (Jessie), Timothy, Taylor (Mike), Torie (Nathan), Cheresse and Erica (Josh); David Theroff (Linda).
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church (1 Bachrach Ct, Decatur, IL 62526). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's honor to any of the following: St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Decatur, New Life Church, or Kemmerer Village in Assumption.
