KARR OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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KARR, Harold Hubert 1914 - 1991

Harold Hubert Karr, age 77, passed away September 22, 1991 at his home. He was 
born in Flora, Illinois, the son of Laura Belle and William Alexander Karr. His 
family later moved to St. Louis, where he graduated from Central High School. He 
worked for Shapleigh Hardware Company in St. Louis. He married the former 
Margaret Shipley of St. Louis in 1940. The couple lived in Rolla until Harold 
entered the service in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army until 1946, earning two 
bronze stars. After leaving the service, Harold and his wife moved to Clinton. He 
worked for National Manufacturing Company of Sterling, Illinois from 1961 until 
his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. 
He was a member of the American Legion and a former board member of the Henry 
County United Way. He was active in the Boy Scouts, having served as 
scoutmaster for Troop 430 and merit badge counselor. In recognition of his 
involvement with the Boy Scouts, he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. His 
survivors include his wife, Margaret Karr of the home; two sons, Joe Karr of 
Kansas City, and James Karr of Sioux City, Iowa; a daughter, Peggy Karr of 
Independence; a sister, Dorothy McLaughlin of Tulsa, Ok.; four grandchildren, 
Seaman Recruit JoAnna Karr of the Navy, Julie Karr of Kansas City, Andy and 
Kristen Karr of Sioux City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, one 
sister and two brothers. Visitation was September 24 at the Consalus Chapel in 
Clinton. Funeral services were held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on September 
25, 1991 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Byrne officiating. Pallbearers were 
Arlie Johnson, Jr., Dr. Kenneth Scott, Paul Hendricks, Don Sherman, Ross Eshelman 
and Tom Graham. Honorary pallbearers included Arlie Johnson, Sr., J. C. Smith, 
Richard Powell, Richard Williams, Max Cull and Kenneth Rupe. Burial was in 
Englewood Cemetery.

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