Charles Arthur Haile, of Pickerel, died on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Eastview Nursing Home under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 85 years old. He was born on May 16, 1928 in Polar, a son of the late Arthur and Meta (Krueger) Haile. He married Clara Clark on October 13, 1951 in Elcho. She survives.

Mr. Haile served in the United States Army during World War II having been stationed in Germany.

He was employed at Johnson Motors for 18 years in Waukegan, Ill. In 1971 he moved to Pickerel and owned and operated Chuck's Zephyr Station until retiring in 1984.

He had a passion for baseball having played on teams in both Waukegan and Pickerel. He was also an avid Milwaukee Brewer fan. He enjoyed feeding and watching the wild life at his home.

In addition to his wife survivors include two daughters, Beth (Patrick) Doran of Colgate and Marjorie Haile (Tom Haffemann) of Wausau; three grandchildren, Shaun Doran of Colgate, Shannon (Michael) Gaier of Black River Falls and Megan Doran of Colgate; a great grandson, Gordan Charles Gaier; and a brother, Gerald (Nancy) Haile or Grayslake, Ill. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Benjamin.

A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pickerel with Rev. David Zimmerman officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. White Lake veterans will conduct military rites at the church following the Mass.

Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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