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Submitted: 4/15/24 • Approved: 4/30/24 • Last Updated: 5/3/24 • R1527939-G0-S3
June 18, 1956 - July 20, 2023
*Obituary
Hank Barr, 67, of Yellville, AR, formerly of Bloomington, IL peacefully passed away with his wife by his side, July 20, 2023.
Hank was born in Lincoln, IL on June 18, 1956, the first child of Herb and Mary Barr of McLean, IL. He was preceded in death by his father. His mother survives.
Also surviving are his sister, Carolyn Finnegan (Jim) of Minier, IL and brother, Alan Barr (JoAnn) of Normal, IL.
He married his loving wife, Alice Marie Simpson, in June of 1989. She fulfilled her vows and stayed by his side through sickness and in health. He loved her very much.
He was a loyal and devoted father to his three daughters, Brandi Splitter of Lincoln, Alicia Crum (Mark) of Prattville, AL and Cara Lohrenz (Nick) of Lincoln, his son-in-law, Ben Splitter of Beason and his two stepsons Tommy Richmond (Carrie) of Lincoln and Willie Richmond of Lincoln.
He loved all of his children and grandchildren. He has 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a cousin and uncle to many.
Hank graduated from Olympia High School. He worked for PPG and Eaton in Lincoln. In 1997, he began working at Kroeschell in Pontiac, IL where he recently retired.
Hank was a hard worker and a good son and husband. He never missed an opportunity to show his children how much they were loved. They never went without. He spent endless hours playing with them, going to the zoo, camping, fishing, having squirt gun fights, playing “horse”, playing catch, and playing games that he always referred to as, “Daddy Wins Again.”
He was the dad who always sent cards for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and “just thinking of you”. He sent many boxes over the years to his kids to let them know he was thinking of them.
He struggled with health issues the past few years, but he tried to not let that define him. He loved to travel and loved to watch his kids and grandkids in their ballgames.
As he walked through the gates of Heaven, he was greeted by his father and so many more friends and family members. He is no longer in pain, and we are grateful for that.
One of his favorite things to do was go to the zoo. He loved animals. His favorite zoo that he took his kids to many times over the years is Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, IL.
He chose to be cremated. The visitation will be at the Miller Park Pavillion (1020 South Morris Avenue Bloomington, IL) at 1:00pm on Sunday July 30. At 2:00pm, there will be memorial and prayer services.
Hank was a Cubs, Packers and Illini fan who loved the outdoors and the beach. Dress casually as he would have liked.
Following the services, we will spend the rest of the day at Miller Park Zoo celebrating Hank’s passion and love for his family.
Memorials may be made in his name to Miller Park Zoo. Or simply celebrate him by going to the zoo and enjoying the little things in life.
Rest in peace. Fly high, Daddy. You were so loved and will be forever missed.
Source: diamondstatecremation.com
Contributed on 4/15/24 by ashaw444
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