Visitation:
Lincoln Christian Church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Service:
A private graveside service will be held.
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Hal E. Read, 89, passed away on
Monday, October 14, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab &
Senior Care in Lincoln.
Hal was the son of Emmett and Thelma (Garber) Read.
He married Nancy J. Gleason on November 19, 1961, at
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She preceded him in
death in August of 2023.
Hal is survived by his daughter, Jena M. Read; his
brother, Stanley Read; sister-in-law, Margaret
Rankin; sister-in-law, Margaret Gleason; and
brother-in- law, Paul E. Gleason.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy;
parents, and brother, Russell D. Read.
Hal enjoyed raising livestock and grain on the
family farm. He was brought up in the Cumberland
Presbyterian church where he later served as an
elder. Following his time there, Hal became a member
of Lincoln Christian Church. He attended the Beacon
Sunday school class and enjoyed the monthly Men’s
club meetings hosted by surrounding area churches.
He proudly served his country in the United States
Army from September 22, 1957- September 23, 1959. |
A visitation will be at Lincoln
Christian Church from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday,
October 17, 2024.
A private graveside service will be
held.
Memorials may be made in Hal’s name
to Lincoln Rural Fire Department.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
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