Obit: Hale, Everett B. (1932 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bergmann, Derr, Frank, Hale, Hale-Richlen, Juza, O’Brien, Richlen, Roth, Wayerski

----Source: WIGM/WKEB Obituaries (Medford, WI) 8/20/2015

Hale, Everett B. (24 SEP 1932 - * 2015)

Funeral services for Everett B. Hale will be held on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, with Father Philip Juza, officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Medford. Pallbearers are Jim Roth, Terry Roth, Rick Roth, Bill Roth, Tom Roth, John Hale, Bill Frank and Dan Frank.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford with a 7:00 P.M. Rosary Service. Also, 10:15 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford.

Everett was born on September 24, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Arlow Dunbar and Theresa Ann Hale.

He attended high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He then went on to graduate from Wisconsin Teacher’s College, Milwaukee (now University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee) and then studied Law at the University of Wisconsin, Madison where he graduated in 1961 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Everett married the love of his life, Pearl B. Wayerski in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 27, 1965.

He enrolled in ROTC 1952, and served in the army infantry during the Korean War from February 1956 until June 1957 where he attained the rank of Captain. Everett worked as an Attorney for his entire career including private law practice. He served as City Attorney in Manitowoc and La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 1981, Everett began working in Taylor County where he would work until his retirement in 2006. He worked as Assistant District Attorney, Family Court Commissioner, and County Corporation Counsel. As the Family Court Commissioner, he enjoyed performing many wedding ceremonies. Everett was able to share his love of history by teaching classes at local community colleges. Everett was a member of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Rosary parish where he also enjoyed his bible study group. He was very committed to practicing his Catholic faith and passed those values on to his family.

To say Everett was a military history buff would be an understatement. He enjoyed collecting military artifacts and sharing their history from a young age. One of his favorite Saturday activities was what he would call “making his rounds” and visiting with the patrons and owners of local gun shops and taking his daughters to gun shows. He was also an advocate for pro-life issues and used his retirement to defend those who cannot speak for themselves with articles and opinion pieces. Most importantly he and Pearl made a home where his family knew they were always loved and accepted no matter what.

Everett was a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association, Knights of Columbus, Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Penny Club.

He is survived by his wife, Pearl B. Hale of Medford; children Ann (Brian) Bergmann of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Barbara (Matthew Richlen) Hale-Richlen of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Linda (Kevin) O’Brien of Colby, Wisconsin, and Jennifer (Adam Derr) Hale of Silver Spring, Maryland.

Everett is the proud grandfather of Lauren and Alexander Bergmann; Pierce, Grant and Ava Richlen. He is also survived by many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents, Arlow Dunbar and Theresa Ann Hale; siblings Arlow Hale and Helen (Hale) Roth.

Note: Death date information was not published with obituary.