Karl Hale was born on December 3, 1942 in Petaluma, California to Thomas and Violet Hale. He passed away in Hillsboro, Oregon on August 10, 2024.
Karl was the third oldest of seven children. He grew up in Novato, California, then moved on his brother John’s farm in Petaluma. Karl met his wife, Donna and got married on November 15, 1969. In 1978, Karl moved up to Cloverdale, Oregon with his wife and two young sons Steven and Kevin and started his own dairy farm. A few years later, Karl and Donna’s daughter, Kara, was born.
Karl loved farming, being around cows, hunting, fishing, duck hunting and trap shooting. He was a proud member of the Elks, a board member of DHIA and a member of the Holstein Association.
Karl is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, his loving children; Steven, Kevin and Kara Hale. A Memorial Service will be held at Waud’s Funeral Home on August 23, at 2 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Hebo Fire Hall.
