On July 31, 1929 he married Mary Xemenia Ferguson in Warrensburg, Missouri
John Barrett, 92, retired Freeport optometrist, of 1223 S. Benson Blvd., died Tuesday, April 29, 1986 at Freeport Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Barrett was founder of the Wisconsin Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho, professional agriculture fraternity, and member of Alpha Delta Phi social fraternity.
From 1917 to 1919, he served as second lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps of the Army.
He was a member of the staff of the Pan American Union in Washington D.C. from 1919 to 1922, and went as an official photographer for the PAU on the first boat going through the Panama Canal when it was opened.
A graduate of Freeport High School, he also received a B. S. degree in agriculture from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In 1926, he obtained the degree of doctor of optometry from Northern Illinois College of Optometry and joined his father in practice in Freeport. He was awarded the honorary degree of doctor of optometric science by Illinois College of Optometry in 1960. Dr. Gerry Haines joined him in practice in 1965 and in 1969 they joined Dr. Abe Schaye. Dr. Barrett retired in 1976, after 50 years practice. An article appeared in the Journal-Standard on October 29, 1976.
Dr. Barrett was an elder in First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Freeport YMCA from childhood and member of the board with special concern for boys' work and Camp Archibald. A plaque "For Service to Youth" was awarded to him by the YMCA. A Mason, he was a member of Evergreen Lodge, Freeport Consistory, Order of the Eastern Star and the High Twelve Club. Also, Dr. Barrett was a charter, life member of Stephenson County Historical Society, and member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Winneshiek Players, Freeport Camera Club and numerous charitable and professional organizations.
As president of Freeport Men's Garden Club, he led the fight against Dutch elm disease and became the first chairman of the Forestry Commission, serving under three mayors and initiating the program of replanting street trees.
He gave programs on a great many subjects, illustrated by his own pictures, and taught beginning photography in the adult education program at Freeport High School before the community college was formed.
Born Feb. 15, 1894 he was the son of Charles Sanford and Mary (Brinsmaid) Barrett.
Surviving are his widow, Mary Xemenia Ferguson Barrett; one son, Dr. John Charles Barrett of Freeport; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. His body was cremated. A memorial fund has been established for the YMCA. Arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary
John Barrett, 92, retired Freeport optometrist, of 1223 S. Benson Blvd., died Tuesday, April 29, 1986 at Freeport Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Barrett was founder of the Wisconsin Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho, professional agriculture fraternity, and member of Alpha Delta Phi social fraternity.
From 1917 to 1919, he served as second lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps of the Army.
He was a member of the staff of the Pan American Union in Washington D.C. from 1919 to 1922, and went as an official photographer for the PAU on the first boat going through the Panama Canal when it was opened.
A graduate of Freeport High School, he also received a B. S. degree in agriculture from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In 1926, he obtained the degree of doctor of optometry from Northern Illinois College of Optometry and joined his father in practice in Freeport. He was awarded the honorary degree of doctor of optometric science by Illinois College of Optometry in 1960. Dr. Gerry Haines joined him in practice in 1965 and in 1969 they joined Dr. Abe Schaye. Dr. Barrett retired in 1976, after 50 years practice. An article appeared in the Journal-Standard on October 29, 1976.
Dr. Barrett was an elder in First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Freeport YMCA from childhood and member of the board with special concern for boys' work and Camp Archibald. A plaque "For Service to Youth" was awarded to him by the YMCA. A Mason, he was a member of Evergreen Lodge, Freeport Consistory, Order of the Eastern Star and the High Twelve Club. Also, Dr. Barrett was a charter, life member of Stephenson County Historical Society, and member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Winneshiek Players, Freeport Camera Club and numerous charitable and professional organizations.
As president of Freeport Men's Garden Club, he led the fight against Dutch elm disease and became the first chairman of the Forestry Commission, serving under three mayors and initiating the program of replanting street trees.
He gave programs on a great many subjects, illustrated by his own pictures, and taught beginning photography in the adult education program at Freeport High School before the community college was formed.
Born Feb. 15, 1894 he was the son of Charles Sanford and Mary (Brinsmaid) Barrett.
Surviving are his widow, Mary Xemenia Ferguson Barrett; one son, Dr. John Charles Barrett of Freeport; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. His body was cremated. A memorial fund has been established for the YMCA. Arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary
On July 31, 1929 he married Mary Xemenia Ferguson in Warrensburg, Missouri
John Barrett, 92, retired Freeport optometrist, of 1223 S. Benson Blvd., died Tuesday, April 29, 1986 at Freeport Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Barrett was founder of the Wisconsin Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho, professional agriculture fraternity, and member of Alpha Delta Phi social fraternity.
From 1917 to 1919, he served as second lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps of the Army.
He was a member of the staff of the Pan American Union in Washington D.C. from 1919 to 1922, and went as an official photographer for the PAU on the first boat going through the Panama Canal when it was opened.
A graduate of Freeport High School, he also received a B. S. degree in agriculture from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In 1926, he obtained the degree of doctor of optometry from Northern Illinois College of Optometry and joined his father in practice in Freeport. He was awarded the honorary degree of doctor of optometric science by Illinois College of Optometry in 1960. Dr. Gerry Haines joined him in practice in 1965 and in 1969 they joined Dr. Abe Schaye. Dr. Barrett retired in 1976, after 50 years practice. An article appeared in the Journal-Standard on October 29, 1976.
Dr. Barrett was an elder in First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Freeport YMCA from childhood and member of the board with special concern for boys' work and Camp Archibald. A plaque "For Service to Youth" was awarded to him by the YMCA. A Mason, he was a member of Evergreen Lodge, Freeport Consistory, Order of the Eastern Star and the High Twelve Club. Also, Dr. Barrett was a charter, life member of Stephenson County Historical Society, and member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Winneshiek Players, Freeport Camera Club and numerous charitable and professional organizations.
As president of Freeport Men's Garden Club, he led the fight against Dutch elm disease and became the first chairman of the Forestry Commission, serving under three mayors and initiating the program of replanting street trees.
He gave programs on a great many subjects, illustrated by his own pictures, and taught beginning photography in the adult education program at Freeport High School before the community college was formed.
Born Feb. 15, 1894 he was the son of Charles Sanford and Mary (Brinsmaid) Barrett.
Surviving are his widow, Mary Xemenia Ferguson Barrett; one son, Dr. John Charles Barrett of Freeport; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. His body was cremated. A memorial fund has been established for the YMCA. Arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary
John Barrett, 92, retired Freeport optometrist, of 1223 S. Benson Blvd., died Tuesday, April 29, 1986 at Freeport Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Barrett was founder of the Wisconsin Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho, professional agriculture fraternity, and member of Alpha Delta Phi social fraternity.
From 1917 to 1919, he served as second lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps of the Army.
He was a member of the staff of the Pan American Union in Washington D.C. from 1919 to 1922, and went as an official photographer for the PAU on the first boat going through the Panama Canal when it was opened.
A graduate of Freeport High School, he also received a B. S. degree in agriculture from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In 1926, he obtained the degree of doctor of optometry from Northern Illinois College of Optometry and joined his father in practice in Freeport. He was awarded the honorary degree of doctor of optometric science by Illinois College of Optometry in 1960. Dr. Gerry Haines joined him in practice in 1965 and in 1969 they joined Dr. Abe Schaye. Dr. Barrett retired in 1976, after 50 years practice. An article appeared in the Journal-Standard on October 29, 1976.
Dr. Barrett was an elder in First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Freeport YMCA from childhood and member of the board with special concern for boys' work and Camp Archibald. A plaque "For Service to Youth" was awarded to him by the YMCA. A Mason, he was a member of Evergreen Lodge, Freeport Consistory, Order of the Eastern Star and the High Twelve Club. Also, Dr. Barrett was a charter, life member of Stephenson County Historical Society, and member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Winneshiek Players, Freeport Camera Club and numerous charitable and professional organizations.
As president of Freeport Men's Garden Club, he led the fight against Dutch elm disease and became the first chairman of the Forestry Commission, serving under three mayors and initiating the program of replanting street trees.
He gave programs on a great many subjects, illustrated by his own pictures, and taught beginning photography in the adult education program at Freeport High School before the community college was formed.
Born Feb. 15, 1894 he was the son of Charles Sanford and Mary (Brinsmaid) Barrett.
Surviving are his widow, Mary Xemenia Ferguson Barrett; one son, Dr. John Charles Barrett of Freeport; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. His body was cremated. A memorial fund has been established for the YMCA. Arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary
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