_:n71318d9a34cf4d5a9d3b23d6120f4f3axb0
<http://schema.org/description>
"Wilbur F. Britt, MD of Glenview, IL beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty Ann) Britt nee Elson; loving father of Raegan and Derrick (Jennifer) Britt. Dr. Britt was born in 1930 in Morillton, Arkansas and became the first Eagle Scout in Morillton. He attended undergraduate and Medical School at the University of Arkansas where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from Medical School. He completed his Internship at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of 28, he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and served as the Medical Officer on a destroyer in the South Pacific. After completing his tour of duty, he then completed his Neurosurgical Residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN where he met his wife of 40 years, Betty Ann. He was also awarded the Craig Award for being the outstanding resident of his class. After completing his residency, he practiced Neurosurgery in numerous Chicago area hospitals from 1962 through 2000. He was a member of the American Medical Society, the Illinois Medical Society and the Chicago Medical Society. He and his wife enjoyed a rich social life with many friends at the Glenview Club. Visitation Monday, August 2, 2004, 3:00pm until 9:00pm. Funeral Tuesday, August 3, 2004 10:15 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St, Glenview, IL 60025 Mass 11:00am. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sister Paulanne&#39;s Needy Family Fund c/o O.L.P.H."
<https://www.donnellanfuneral.com/obituaries/Wilbur-F-Britt-MD?obId=7470329>