James F Barr

James F Barr, 90, of Burlington, died at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Morning Sun Care Center in Morning Sun.

Born December 16, 1931, in Burlington, he was the son of Mark Chester and Ruth Wilke Barr. 

James worked in transportation for CB&Q RR Freight Agent, he was a Traffic Manager for United Facilities, Junior Traffic Manager for Grain Processing in Muscatine, and Gail Products in Galesburg.

Survivors include his friends, Caleb (Abby) Larson of Mediapolis, IA, and their children, Walker and Kase Larson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara. 

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM with the Larson family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.

There will be a private funeral service for Mr. Barr at a later date. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society. 

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