Milford Joseph Hale's Obituary
Big Rapids - Milford Joseph Hale, 79, of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born December 1, 1940 in Detroit, the son of Milford A. and Margaret (Gibbon) Hale, and graduated from Holland High School in 1959. Milford attended Hope and Ferris State College and earned his BS in Journalism from Central Michigan University.
In his younger years, Mil worked for Judson Hardware and the Towne & Country Men's Shop. He then worked in sales for C. W. Mills, and more recently for Great Lakes Office Products until retirement. Milford was proud to serve as a Firefighter for the City of Big Rapids, and formerly coached Little League baseball. He was also a longtime member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
Milford's "Happy Place" was fishing on his Bass Tracker boat. He enjoyed woodworking in his pole barn, making wooden bowls and boards for family and friends. Milford loved his family dearly, being especially proud of his granddaughters, and loved creating gifts for them.
On September 1, 1962, Milford married Judith Rummler, who survives. He is also survived by their son Steven (Alaina) Hale of Holland; granddaughters Brooke and Lauren Hale; sister-in-law Pat Rummler; and nieces Aimee Streur and Renee Kwiatkowski. Milford was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Patricia, and his brother-in-law Glenn Rummler.
Please come help celebrate Milford's life and times on Saturday, September 19. We will begin at 1:00 p.m. under a large tent next to his pole barn (Hale Woodworking Shop), rain or shine! Please dress casually, and PPEs will be available and in use.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to BR Professional Fire Fighters Local #1776 "Coats for Kids" or the Susan P. Wheatlake Cancer Center "Wellness Path Fund". Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
Thank you all for your support and prayers during his illness and passing. -The Hale Family
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