Earl is preceded in death by wife, Marge. He is survived by children, Jennifer Dierks, Greg (Mel) Collins, Gary (Esther) Collins, and Cyndi (Bill) Roether; grandchildren, Marie (Rick) Lambert, Andrew (Bridget) Dierks, Zachary (Suzanne) Dierks, Sam (Dana) Collins, Jessica (Mike) Wilde, Pamela (Devin) Eizenga, and Gary Lee (Karlee) Collins; great-grandchildren, Raiden Lambert, Wilson Dierks, Dylan Dierks, Drew Dierks, Kylie Collins, Kolbe Collins, Anna Wilde, and Asher Wilde.
Earl was a proud Navy veteran of WWII.
A private family service will take place at a later date.
