Joel Hall Obituary

"Joey" and I were fraternity brothers, college baseball teammates, and very good friends. Every time I would get back to Chicago, we got together and reminisce about our college days and always had a great time. Just this last September, we had lunch and exchanged old stories for over 4 hours. I will miss him immensely. RIP. You were one of a kind. God bless you, Joey.

Joel was one of the most loving men I have ever known. I cherished our times together and loved talking and laughing with him and hearing his great stories. My heart is deeply saddened to have learned he is no longer with us but he will remain deep in my heart forever. Rest in peace dearest Joel. My sympathies to his family whom he loved so dearly.

I was a only a classmate of Joel, class of 1967. I remember him as a great athlete and to me a serious boy who would succeed wherever he choose his life to take him. His passing brought great sadness to me. His academic and athletic achievements are not surprising to me. Rest in peace dear Bulldog....

My deepest condolences to the entire Hall family on Joel's sudden passing. He & I became good friends starting in high school & baseball teammates all 4 years. At his wedding in '71, it was my honor to be his best man. While we hadn't got together since NU played in the '96 Rose Bowl, it was a grand reunion which I fondly remember: Joel, Sue & family members came out here to SoCal for the parade, game & festivities -- all starting with drinks & dancing at Loew's Santa Monica Beach Hotel featuring Rick Telander's band. Then on game day after the parade, outside the Rose Bowl Mike Adamle hosted a tailgate party in a huge, deluxe Airstream trailer. While NU came up short vs. USC in that game, it was the time we shared together for those few days to reminisce & laugh that was truly memorable & special. And thinking back to the beginning of our friendship, perhaps above all it was Joel's signature quick, resounding laugh that stays with me, and always will. May he now rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Gary Kolar

I worked with Joel at AAA and we became friends after the store closed. He was a very charismatic guy who had a huge heart (and laugh). I am so sorry for all his family- he spoke about you with such pride.
Gayle Pierce

Please accept our condolences to the Hall family May Joel ‘s memory be a blessing.
Elaine and Paul Michelini

Our sincere condolences to the family of a wonderful man. So grateful to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Jack and Andrea Smeeton

Joel was a great teammate and a great competitor. It was a privilege to be a Wildcat with him. So glad I got to see and be with him at a recent NU game. My heartfelt condolences to his family.

Rest in peace Joel.

To Sue and the familymy deepest condolences for the passing of our dear friend Joel. We were on the Northwestern baseball game together and the stories he used to tell were legendary. He was a great man and always was having a good time. The last time I saw him was when we played golf together with Rick Halperin, Mike Reeves, Joel and me. I was teamed up with Joel for a 2-man scramble and with our limited golf abilities we managed to come in 2nd and a nice gift certificate. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend!
John Brooks
NU ‘72

I met Joe through the smeeton's tailgate parties. Kindest man I ever met. He will be missed.

I was fortunate to have been his neighbor. Always a big smile and friendly wave as our paths crossed daily. He always had a funny story or a gardening tip. I will miss seeing him working in the yard or sitting on the front porch in the evenings.
Condolences to his wonderful family.

I PLAYED AT NORTHWESTERN WITH JOEL HALL IN FOOTBALL . I WAS A DEFENSIVE END AND HE WAS OUR LINEBACKER WITH DON ROSS. HE WAS A HAPPY AND INSPIRATIONAL BALL PLAYER ALWAYS KEPT A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. I WAS IN THE CLASS OF 71MY SENIOR YEAR ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM . I PLAYED WITH HIM
WHEN I WAS A SOPHOMORE ALONG WITH BILL GALOR AND SMEETON AND RICK TELANDER. I USED TO SEE HIM AT SMEETONS HOUSE AFTER A NORTHWESTERN HOMECOMING GAME EVERYONE WOULD GATHER THERE AND TALK ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS WITH ALEX AGASE AS HEAD COACH. I WILL MISS HIM DEALY.

Joel was two years ahead of me as a teammate at NW. Many are shocked to here of his passing. Vibrant, happy, friendly and always interested in others. Our sincere condolences.