Michael L. Hale

August 20, 1952 - January 6, 2020

Michael Lynn Hale, 67, of Lebanon passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. He was born on August 20, 1952 in Lebanon, Indiana, a son of Lottie (Nease) Hale and the late Dewey Amos Hale. Mike attended Lebanon High School. Following high school he served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. On September 30, 1972, he was married to Marcia Mae (Kelley) Hale in Lebanon; she passed away on August 27, 2001. He was a longtime employee for Lebanon Utilities as a manager of meter readers and while living in Florida, in his early years, he worked for AmeriGas Propane. Mike enjoyed tinkering in his garage, working on cars, and on his home. He also loved riding his Harley, was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time with family. Survivors: Mother: Lottie Hale of Lebanon One Daughter: Shelley (R.T.) Krise of Lebanon One Grandson: Skyler Krise of Lebanon Two Brothers: Rick (Lana) Hale of Lebanon Jim (Joni) Hale of Lebanon Two Sisters: Debbie (Mel) Bailey of Lebanon Brenda (Jim) Engle of Lebanon Four-legged companions: Sammy and Maggie Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins In addition to his father and wife, Mike was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Hale. Private Family Services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Entombment of Ashes will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Memorials may be made in Mike’s honor to Humane Society for Boone County, P. O. Box 708, Lebanon, Indiana 46052