Earl Finckle Obituary

Rest in Peace Sir! You got me started in meteorology, let me update the 976-1212 weather forecast, taught me the basics of DIFAX and treated me like a family member. I'll see you again one day my friend!!!

Christopher Saindon

I remember Earl Finkle on US 99. It was 1988 and he was 84 years old. I was WOWED by that. And LOVED his forecasts. I miss him

To Judy, and the entire Finkle family. I wish to extend my condolences I was sorry to hear about Earls passing.
Dan Colby

To the entire Finckle family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Finckle’s passing. My thoughts have been with you ever since I found out. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I know what a difficult time this will be. Having dated their youngest son, Keith, for over a decade I had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Finckle on a personal level. Three words come to mind, straightforward, honest and kind. Through the many ups and downs that Keith and I experienced over the years he never had an unkind word for me. He told me like it was and always with just the right amount of wit. I respected what he had to say to me. One very fond memory of him is when he was at my Mother’s funeral. He took my hand with a very firm grip and held onto it for what felt like a really long time. It was so comforting to me in that moment. I’ve never forgotten that and I never will.

Rest in peace Mr. Finckle.

With love,

My condolences on the loss of your loved one. I listened to Earl for many years on WOWO Ft. Wayne.

Our prayers are with you

Farewell to Earl Finkle.
John and Mary Hilger wish to extend their condolences to Sylvia and her family! We will never forget our many meetings with Earl and Sylvia as we brought your annual supply of strawberries!You are such dear friends!
Our hearts go out to you!

God Bless!

John and Mary & family
(4 maried & we have 5 grandchildren & the last one has left the nest! Time marches on!)

Larue,Judy & Family, I am truely sorry to hear about the "Great Earl Finkle's passing. I remember growing up listening to the "Finkle sprinkle" report and how truely accurate it was.

I will always appreciate the fact that Earl gave me my first "real" job as a Meteorologist at Central Weather Service. He had a passion for his work and the ability to present a forecast in an interesting and humorous way. I learned a lot from him, not just about weather forecasting. On behalf of my former colleagues, we offer our condolences to the Finckle family.

To the Finckle Family:

Earl was a classmate of mine, many, many years ago at Lowell School, on Hirsch St. and Homan/Spaulding Avenue. Please accept my sincerest sympathy to all of you at this time of loss.
Upon seeing the obituary, I immediately went to our class group picture and then also the "Lowell News", which had our individual pictures. It did bring back memories.

Frank Accardi, Class of 1941

My sincerest condolences to the entire Finckle family. Earl Finckle was my mentor at age 15 and was like a father figure to me as I tried to make my way. Because of Earl I was able to follow my dream of being a weatherman which led to my ultimate goal of getting married and starting a family. I will always remember Earl fondly and as a great man in my life. Truly I was blessed.

Mr. Earl was a fixture on WIND back in the days when it was "the" talk radio station in Chicago. I had the honor of meeting him at one of the WIND kite-fly events. What a nice gentleman and a true professional. May he rest in peace.

Dear Sylvia:

So sorry to hear of Earl's passing. I remember him so well, not only as a family friend, but as a young pilot who relied on his great weather skills. He was always full of life and humor.

Sylvia and family,

Although we have not seen each other or spoken to each other in years, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.

Sylvia, My thoughts are with you at this time. May you always cherish the happy memories you shared together.

Dear Sylvia & Family,
So sorry to hear about my old friend and golf partner. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time

Earl Finckle was my friend and I am so incredibly sad at the news of his passing. I've never met anyone quite like him. His innate love of the weather and the breadth of his knowledge on the subject was something to behold. I had the chance to talk with him when he visited our WGN weather office years ago while taping segments for Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson's Noon Show and nationally syndicated agriculture show. To the Finckle family, my love and prayers are with you at this sad time. Thanks for sharing such a remarkable human being with all of us! His famous "Finckle sprinkles" will always be with us as will the warm memories of hit remarkable wit and incredible body of hard work in the meteorological profession he loved so dearly. I miss him already and can only begin to imagine the loss you feel.
Tom Skilling, WGN Chicago

As a friend of the family during my high school years I can recall how passionate Earl (Mr. Finkle) was about his career in meteorology. From the teletype in the kitchen closet to his rehearsal of on air reports, Earl loved his profession almost as much as his family. A larger than life personality. I have not seen most of you since my years in High school that I spent as friends with Larry but I am thinking of you today. Larry call me when you get a chance. Don Hoffman.

When I heard of Earl Finkle's passing, it struck a memory of my younger days when I used to live in the Chicago area. I remember his forecasts and the pleasant humor he showed on the radio. My condolences

Dear Sylvia and Family,

Our memories of Earl are so wonderful and he will always be one of our families favorite weather man.

Hope his memories will carry you thru this trying time.

Glass Family

I grew up with Earl and Sylvia. He was always at my house with my Brother Bernie and cousin Lenny. I remember eating polly seeds (sunflower seeds) on the steps of Lowell School.
My condolence to the Family.

Earl got me interested in
weather back in the mid 70s,
listening to WOWO out of Ft. Wayne.
What a talent, he will be truely missed. Thanks Earl. My sincerest
condolences to the entire family.

Scott Cultice(NWS GRB)

Farewell from your only sister. Now that makes me the sole survivor. I never forgot you, and I never will. -- Lois

Earl Finkle was my friend and I am so incredibly sad at news of his passing. I've never met anyone quite like him. His innate love of the weather and the breadth of his knowledge on the subject was something to behold. I had the chance to talk with him when he would visit our WGN weather office years ago while taping segments for Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson's Noon Show and nationally syndicated agriculture show. To the Finkle family, my love and prayers are with you at this sad time. Thanks for sharing such a remarkable human being with all of us! His famous "Finkle sprinkles" will always be with us as will the warm memories of his remarkable wit and incredible body of hard work in the meteorological profession he loved so dearly. I miss him already and can only begin to imagine the loss you feel. Tom Skilling, WGN Chicago

I knew Earl when I worked at US-99 back in the late 80s and he provided our morning weather forecasts. Prayers for God's comfort and peace for his family.

My sincerest condolences to the entire family