Golden M. Barritt, 99, of Barron, Wis., died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Barron Memorial Medical Center Extended Care in Barron.
He was born on March 3, 1900, in South Dakota, to William and Irene (Skinner) Barritt. On Sept. 1, 1923, he married Frances Foss at Chippewa County.
He served in the Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1918 to 1919 in France and Germany. He recently received the French Chevalier Award. He was a member of the American Legion for over 75 years, serving as Commander for several of those years. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Barron, and a charter member of the Barron Kiwanis Club, which he served as president in 1966.
He began working for the Barron Post Office in 1930 and was named Assistant Postmaster in 1956. He was Postmaster from 1958 to 1965. After his retirement in 1965, he began many hobbies. He was a gardener and raised gladiolas to take to the area nursing homes and to many friends. He was an avid golfer since 1939 and participated in the annual four generations match with his sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons, 2 ½ years ago. He was a stamp and coin collector. He spent many happy hours pursuing these adventures.
Golden was a great historian and storyteller about his life. He was particularly interested in young folks and was active in “Bridging the Generations” at Barron Memorial Medical Center. It was a joy for him to share the stories of his life with the younger generation.
He had resided at the Barron Extended Care for the past three years. He loved all the staff who were so caring of him. Ruth and Eileen kept him busy with all their activities. He would sing to the residents and tell them many stories.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended regularly until he had to care for his wife when her health failed. He was very special to his family and will be greatly missed by all. As his granddaughter Kathy said, “You will always be our hero.”
Surviving are sons, Don (Virginia) Barritt of Cobb, Wis., and Phillip “Pete” Barritt of Barron; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
His wife, Frances, and two brothers preceded him in death.
Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Barron with Rev. Harry Naden officiating. Burial was in Wayside Cemetery at Barron with military rites provided by the Barron American Legion and VFW posts.
Funeral arrangements were with Rausch-Rockman Funeral Service of Barron.
He was born on March 3, 1900, in South Dakota, to William and Irene (Skinner) Barritt. On Sept. 1, 1923, he married Frances Foss at Chippewa County.
He served in the Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1918 to 1919 in France and Germany. He recently received the French Chevalier Award. He was a member of the American Legion for over 75 years, serving as Commander for several of those years. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Barron, and a charter member of the Barron Kiwanis Club, which he served as president in 1966.
He began working for the Barron Post Office in 1930 and was named Assistant Postmaster in 1956. He was Postmaster from 1958 to 1965. After his retirement in 1965, he began many hobbies. He was a gardener and raised gladiolas to take to the area nursing homes and to many friends. He was an avid golfer since 1939 and participated in the annual four generations match with his sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons, 2 ½ years ago. He was a stamp and coin collector. He spent many happy hours pursuing these adventures.
Golden was a great historian and storyteller about his life. He was particularly interested in young folks and was active in “Bridging the Generations” at Barron Memorial Medical Center. It was a joy for him to share the stories of his life with the younger generation.
He had resided at the Barron Extended Care for the past three years. He loved all the staff who were so caring of him. Ruth and Eileen kept him busy with all their activities. He would sing to the residents and tell them many stories.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended regularly until he had to care for his wife when her health failed. He was very special to his family and will be greatly missed by all. As his granddaughter Kathy said, “You will always be our hero.”
Surviving are sons, Don (Virginia) Barritt of Cobb, Wis., and Phillip “Pete” Barritt of Barron; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
His wife, Frances, and two brothers preceded him in death.
Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Barron with Rev. Harry Naden officiating. Burial was in Wayside Cemetery at Barron with military rites provided by the Barron American Legion and VFW posts.
Funeral arrangements were with Rausch-Rockman Funeral Service of Barron.
Golden M. Barritt, 99, of Barron, Wis., died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Barron Memorial Medical Center Extended Care in Barron.
He was born on March 3, 1900, in South Dakota, to William and Irene (Skinner) Barritt. On Sept. 1, 1923, he married Frances Foss at Chippewa County.
He served in the Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1918 to 1919 in France and Germany. He recently received the French Chevalier Award. He was a member of the American Legion for over 75 years, serving as Commander for several of those years. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Barron, and a charter member of the Barron Kiwanis Club, which he served as president in 1966.
He began working for the Barron Post Office in 1930 and was named Assistant Postmaster in 1956. He was Postmaster from 1958 to 1965. After his retirement in 1965, he began many hobbies. He was a gardener and raised gladiolas to take to the area nursing homes and to many friends. He was an avid golfer since 1939 and participated in the annual four generations match with his sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons, 2 ½ years ago. He was a stamp and coin collector. He spent many happy hours pursuing these adventures.
Golden was a great historian and storyteller about his life. He was particularly interested in young folks and was active in “Bridging the Generations” at Barron Memorial Medical Center. It was a joy for him to share the stories of his life with the younger generation.
He had resided at the Barron Extended Care for the past three years. He loved all the staff who were so caring of him. Ruth and Eileen kept him busy with all their activities. He would sing to the residents and tell them many stories.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended regularly until he had to care for his wife when her health failed. He was very special to his family and will be greatly missed by all. As his granddaughter Kathy said, “You will always be our hero.”
Surviving are sons, Don (Virginia) Barritt of Cobb, Wis., and Phillip “Pete” Barritt of Barron; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
His wife, Frances, and two brothers preceded him in death.
Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Barron with Rev. Harry Naden officiating. Burial was in Wayside Cemetery at Barron with military rites provided by the Barron American Legion and VFW posts.
Funeral arrangements were with Rausch-Rockman Funeral Service of Barron.
He was born on March 3, 1900, in South Dakota, to William and Irene (Skinner) Barritt. On Sept. 1, 1923, he married Frances Foss at Chippewa County.
He served in the Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1918 to 1919 in France and Germany. He recently received the French Chevalier Award. He was a member of the American Legion for over 75 years, serving as Commander for several of those years. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Barron, and a charter member of the Barron Kiwanis Club, which he served as president in 1966.
He began working for the Barron Post Office in 1930 and was named Assistant Postmaster in 1956. He was Postmaster from 1958 to 1965. After his retirement in 1965, he began many hobbies. He was a gardener and raised gladiolas to take to the area nursing homes and to many friends. He was an avid golfer since 1939 and participated in the annual four generations match with his sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons, 2 ½ years ago. He was a stamp and coin collector. He spent many happy hours pursuing these adventures.
Golden was a great historian and storyteller about his life. He was particularly interested in young folks and was active in “Bridging the Generations” at Barron Memorial Medical Center. It was a joy for him to share the stories of his life with the younger generation.
He had resided at the Barron Extended Care for the past three years. He loved all the staff who were so caring of him. Ruth and Eileen kept him busy with all their activities. He would sing to the residents and tell them many stories.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended regularly until he had to care for his wife when her health failed. He was very special to his family and will be greatly missed by all. As his granddaughter Kathy said, “You will always be our hero.”
Surviving are sons, Don (Virginia) Barritt of Cobb, Wis., and Phillip “Pete” Barritt of Barron; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
His wife, Frances, and two brothers preceded him in death.
Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Barron with Rev. Harry Naden officiating. Burial was in Wayside Cemetery at Barron with military rites provided by the Barron American Legion and VFW posts.
Funeral arrangements were with Rausch-Rockman Funeral Service of Barron.
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