Norman J. Hale

Norman J. Hale, 86, of Washington, passed away on August 14, 2023. Mr. Hale, son of the late Lyndsay Hale and Isabelle nee Grieg, was born on July 23, 1937, in Sullivan and grew up in the Creve Coeur area.

Mr. Hale enlisted in the United States Navy and then later became a carpenter and moved to California. After living there for several years, he married Minuen Jones on July 6, 1973. They continued to live there for many years until retiring to Missouri in 1996.

Norman was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing shuffleboard and video poker. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and became a member of the Elks Lodge in Washington.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 7 siblings.

Among his survivors are his wife Minuen Hale of Washington; stepdaughter, Evonne Ryan(John); step-grandson, Matthew Hayes(Jenny); two step-great-grandchildren, Nolan and Maggie Hayes.

Services for Norman Hale will be private.

Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.

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