Hale O. Meckfessel, 86, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. He was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Rozel, Kan., the son of Harry L.S. and Marie H. (Detjen) Meckfessel.
Hale was a lifetime member of the VFW, DAV and Good Sam Travel Club. Hale was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Hale is survived by his wife, W. Jean Meckfessel; two stepsons, Larry (Jackie) Stanton and Terry Stanton; stepdaughter, Jeanne (Clay) Childs; seven stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ryan Mortuary. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Salina 67401.