Ernest Leroy Hale, Sr., 73, of Mishawaka, entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2022. He was born on September 15, 1948 in South Bend, IN to the late Millard and Jessie Hale. Ernest enjoyed spending time in his garage and loved having an ice-cold beer. He was a NASCAR fan and would often talk about "Little Carl". Ernest was so proud of his grandchildren and each of them held a special place in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his son, Millard J. Hale; sisters, Frances Pendergrass, Loretta Goodsell, Mary McClish, Lois Kelvert, Willadene Miltenberger, Hazel Alkire, Elsie Hensel, and Jess Hale; and brothers, Clayton Hale, Raymond Hale, and William Hale.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Dawson) Hale; children, William "Sam" Hale, Laura (Joel) Smith, Eric (Lola) Hale, Ernest (Luna) Hale, Brandon (Kim) Hale, and Amber (Scott) Hale; grandchildren, Keith Hale, Koriann Hale, Kaylee (Dale) Craft, Autumn Hale, Madison Howey, Emmalyn Hale, Dylan Hale, Sarah Hale, Danica Littler, and Dallas Hale; and 3 great grandchildren, Keegan Hale, Karlton Tennant, and Logan Hale.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM with the Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 PM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy., Osceola, IN 46561.