Born: Dec. 22, 1928

Died: Jan. 23, 2013

Earl Pollock, 84, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at his residence with his family by his side.

Earl Pollock was born on Dec. 22, 1928,in Niles to the late Dewey and Fern (Esterly) Pollock.

Earl retired from General Motors as a pipefitter.  In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends.  He enjoyed working with wood and made things from gardening ornaments to kitchen cupboards.  He loved spending time with his family on camping and boating trips.  He also liked relaxing and just watching the birds and deer.

He is survived by Norma (Riley) Pollock, the mother of his children; four sons, Guy Pollock, of Niles, Brent Pollock, of Cassopolis, Ward Pollock, of Niles, Wade Pollock, of Chicago; two daughters, Valory Schliewe, of Buchanan, and Joni Webster, of Niles, eight grandchildren, Jason Wyatt, Joshua Wyatt, Rory Webster, Danielle Knight, Ward Pollock Jr. Shannon Baldwin, Rebecca Pollock and Abelina Purcell; 12 great-grandchildren, Paige Wyatt, Aaron Wyatt, Adam Webster, Aubrey Webster, Hoqu Webster, Darrien Knight, A.J. Knight, Brandon Bryzski, Derrick Bryzski, Trevor Baldwin, Halle Borders and Ellah Borders; a brother, James Pollock; and a sister, Elaine Gutchow.

In keeping with Earl’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made in Earl’s memory to an Animal Shelter of choice.

Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Mission Hills Memorial Crematory.