age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Loving husband of the late June Franks (nee Ortleb). Dear father of Susan (Tom) Patrick and the late Patti Taylor. Dear grandfather of Mark (Tiffany) Taylor, Mackenzie (Nick) Nouri, Paul (Jamie) Taylor, Haley (Keith) Hahn and Keegan Patrick. Treasured great grandfather of Russ, Grace, Beau and Briar Taylor.
June and Hal married in 1957 and celebrated 64 wonderful years together. Hal’s great loves were God and family. He was a simple man; work, coming home to the woman that he loved, having food on the table and a place to hang his hat, that’s what made him thrive.
Hal had an associate’s degree from Harris Teachers College, sang in the church choir, Navy veteran, recovery and professional talker. Hal loved to fish and hunt. In recent years, he endured the loss of his beloved wife and eldest daughter, but he remained grateful for a life well lived.
SERVICES: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road Affton, Missouri 63123) on Monday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. until funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Interment with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Contributions to Hope United Church of Christ appreciated.