Earl R. Haile Sr. 82, of DeKalb died Wednesday February 15, 2012 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. He was born October 17, 1929 in Kingston, IL and was the son of Louis and Georgia (Allen) Haile.

Earl married Barbara J. Ryan on August 8, 1952 at the First Baptist Church in DeKalb. He worked at NIU in the janitorial department, was a supervisor at Griffin Sales in DeKalb, and also worked at Malta Screw Products for many years along with many factories in Rockford. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. Earl was known as the King of QVC, buying mostly cooking products. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved the outdoors especially working on a farm.

Survivors include; wife Barbara, son Dennis (Mary) Haile of DeKalb. Grandchildren; Ryan and Cody Haile of DeKalb, Christopher, Shannon and Kayleen Haile of DeKalb, Brandi Bradley of WV and Carol Bradley of DeKalb. Sister, Joan Myers of TN and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was predeceased in death by his parents one son Earl Jr.; 5 brothers; Louis, George, Ed, Gary, and James; 5 sisters; Virginia, Rosie, Linda, Judy and Georgia.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:00pm at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with the Reverend Brian Gilbert officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb with full military honors by the DeKalb American Legion, V.F.W. and Am Vets. Visitation will be held on Monday February 20, 2012 at 10:00am until the time of service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak Street DeKalb, IL 60115

Service:
Monday, February 20, 2012

12:00pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Monday, February 20, 2012

10:00 - 12:00pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home