A service in witness to Earl’s life and faith will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, with the Reverend Julie Kline officiating. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, August 5, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo. Earl will be laid to rest in the First United Methodist Church Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Music Department or Smile Train (for corrective surgery for children born with cleft palates), in c/o the funeral home.