Earl C. Hall, 92, of Kentland, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Monday, January 1, 2024, at his home in Kentland surrounded by his family.

  Earl was born February 21, 1931, in Brook, Indiana to the late Fred A. and Thelma (Cole) Hall.  He was a 1949 graduate of Wadena High School.

  After high school, Earl joined the United States Navy where he was later honorably discharged.

  His marriage was to Maureen O’Keefe on August 26, 2006, in Wolcott, Indiana; she survives.

  Earl worked for the Newton County Stone Quarry for 35 years.  He was a proud member of the Kentland American Legion and Kentland Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years.

   Earl enjoyed woodworking, fishing and racing stock cars.  More than anything, Earl loved spending time with his family.  

  Surviving with his wife Maureen are three sons, Clinton Hall of Fowler, Bryan Hall of Missouri and Robert Hall (wife: Debbie) of Missouri; and his siblings, Doris Tagg of Ft. Myers, FL, Freda Chasteen of Kentland, Lloyd Hall of Fowler and Melvin Hall also of Fowler.  Also surviving are his 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  

  Preceding him in death with his parents is a son, Warren, a daughter, Neona, a brother, Carl Hall and a sister, Jenny Lowery.

A celebration of Earl's life is being planned and will be held at a later date.