Robert B. Barton, 69, of 3965 Telegraph road, Ventura, died Friday morning in veterans hospital, Sawtelle, after a long illness.

Mr. Barton was born July 29, 1891, in Frontier county, Nebraska. After his retirement as a salesman, he came to Ventura county seven years ago. He was active in veterans service work both here and in Nebraska.

He was past commander of the VFW post in Grand Island, Nebr., and was vice commander of the Veterans of World War I in Ventura.

He is survived by his wife, Iva; a son, Roland of San Gabriel; two daughters, Mrs. Roberta Allen of Ventura and Mrs. Elton Knickerbocker of Arlington, Ia.; and seven grandchildren.

Military rites are to be conducted tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Veterans chapel on Sepulveda Boulevard in West Los Angeles.

Ventura County Star-Free Press 85(301):B-4 [14] Monday, October 24, 1960