Peacefully departed this life on October 2, 2017 at age 88. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine (nee Olson). Loving father of Steven (Anne), Tricia (Mark) Schumacher, Mark (Pat) and Karyn. Dear grandfather of Regan, Sam, Erica, Zachary, and Jayden. Brother of Dennis. Further survived and will be missed by additional family and friends.
Hal was born in Tappen, North Dakota and was 1 of 4 boys. He served in the US Navy from 1948-1952. He married Geraldine on July 18, 1958 and graduated from North Dakota University with a BS in Civil Engineering. Hal worked as a civil engineer for 34 years for the Wisconsin State Highway Department. He was a long time member of Benediction Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He was also a boy scout leader who enjoyed woodworking, weaving and origami.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Funeral Service at 3:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Benediction Lutheran Church, 8475 West Fond Du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53225.