Earl J. Eberle

Earl J. Eberle, 86 of Bloomington passed away Tuesday May 25, 2010 at the Bloomington Hospital. He was born April 27, 1924 in New Albany, Indiana, he was the son of C.A. and Gertrude Hanka Eberle. Earl was the retired owner of Eberle Hardware and Appliances and EB-CO Sales and Service in Bloomington. He was a World War II Veteran in the 45TH Infantry Division, 157TH Infantry Regiment, Company E. served in Italy, France and Germany; and was a member of Allied Forces making the landing at Anzio Beach. Received the POW Medal, 2 Bronze Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and a certificate of Appreciation from the French Government (Thanking him for his part in liberating France). He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post #18, the BPO Elks Lodge #446, and Knights of Columbus #1096. Earl attended and was a member of the St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 65 years Marjorie Minton Eberle and seven children; three sons Frank, Thomas and wife Nancy, and Scott and wife Rebecca Eberle, all of Bloomington; four daughters Linda Rolfe and husband Steve; Margie Polley and husband Larry of Bloomington; Carol Sandy and husband Carl of Lafayette, and Susan Kraus and husband Nelson of Indianapolis. A brother Melvin Eberle of Bloomington also survives along with thirteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren and three great grandchildren on the way. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Virgil Eberle and a grandson William Billy Arpan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday May 28, 2010 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at 2:00PM with Father William Stumpf presiding. Visitation will be held Thursday May 27, 2010 at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 South Old Highway 37 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM. Visitation will also be held Friday from 12 Noon until 1:00PM at the funeral home. The recitation of the Holy rosary will be Thursday evening at 7:30PM at Allen Funeral Home. Earl will be laid to rest in the Valhalla Memory Gardens after the mass on Friday. Earl’s family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the American Legion Hoosier Honor Flight Program or Jill’s’ House Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org. And lastly, in Earl’s own words these thoughts; “I came, I served, I died. My life has been full, I savored much. Good friends, good family, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your glass and share with me. God wanted me now, he set me free.”

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Earl J. Eberle

April 27, 1924 - May 25, 2010