Albert J. "Bert" DeBarr, 43, Chemistry Instructor at the East Richland High School and combat veteran of World War II, died Sunday morning, February 27, 1966 at the Richland Memorial Hospital. He and his wife, Joanne had made their home at 519 North Washington Street for the past ten years. Bert moved to Olney approximately 18 years ago.

He was born in East Moline, Illinois August 30, 1922, son of Emil and Alice De Doncker DeBarr.

Bert served overseas with the U.S. Army's 29th Cavalry during the Normandy invasion and other European combat areas, earning four bronze combat stars. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Mr. DeBarr was for a number of years news director for Radio Station WVLN in Olney, and until this season he was the station's play-by-play sportscaster for about five years.

Besides his wife, Joanne, he is survived by five children, all living at home; Michael, David, Pamela, Joseph and Lisa; one brother, Robert G. of Rock Island; one sister, Mrs. Leona Hirsch of New York City; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Emil DeBarr of East Moline, and his father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Myra Piper of Olney.

Funeral services for Mr. DeBarr were held in Schaub Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Jenkins officiating. Interment in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial gifts to Cancer Fund.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)