Barton L. Temple, age 65, of Chadwick, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Coventry Nursing Home, Sterling, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 5, 2008, at 2:00 pm at the Chadwick Cemetery in Chadwick. Condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at
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Barton was born on November 3, 1942, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Riley K. and Bessie E. (Zugschwerdt) Temple. Barton graduated from Chadwick High School with the class of 1961. Barton worked for the Chadwick School district as a custodian for 20 years. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick, Chapter C2 Motorcycle Club, Freeport, and a lifetime member of GWRA (Gold Wing Roadriders Association). Barton enjoyed running horses and riding motorcycles.
Barton is survived by several cousins.
Barton was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Travis.