Age 88, resident of Farmington for 36 years. Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

A proud World War II Navy Veteran.
Beloved husband of Helen Julia for 65 years. Loving father of Harry (Vall), Ann Cleary (Denny), Bill (Ginny), Tom (Kathy), Richard (Lita) and Mary Cline (Bill). Cherished grandfather of 18, great-grandfather of 13.

Earl was a 1941 Engineering graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a Golden Owl alumni; and later earned a Master's Degree from Wayne State University. He worked at Detroit Diesel, Marathon Electric, American Standard, Autolite, Burroughs Corp. and Giffels Associates throughout his career; also wrote technical manuals.

Earl was an expert woodworker, coin collector, photographer, ham operator, computer geek and rose gardener. He also enjoyed television and sports. In college, Earl played football. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta; and Mensa.

Funeral Mass Tuesday 12 noon (in state 11:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington, MI 48336. Officiant Rev. Fr. Janusz M. Marzynski.

Visitation Sunday 5-9 p.m. and Monday 2-9 p.m. (Scripture 7 p.m.) at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road).

Interment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 18505 W.12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076.