Earl was a devoted husband to his wife, Verna Hulsman. He was also a loving father to his children, Terry (Vicki) Hulsman and Lori (Doug) Hulsman. Earl cherished his grandchildren, Nick and Andrew (Ashley), who brought immense joy to his life.
Preceding Earl in death was his sister, Mary Lou Decker, his son, James Hulsman, his father, Howard, and his mother, Harriet.
Earl had a keen interest in building and engineering, as evidenced by his creation of his Frankenstein Mustang, which he built himself. His passion for mentoring young people was clear through his role as an expert scout master, leading 24 scouts to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Earl's work took him on travels across the United States and even to places as far as Chile, reflecting his adventurous spirit and dedication to his profession.
Earl will be remembered for his contributions to his family, community, and the many lives he touched throughout his journey.