Born December 21, 1928 in Isabell, SD to the late Fred and Anna (Riecke) McCleerey.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Barbara, sister Mabel Blake, brother Bill McCleerey.
He is survived by his loving wife Delores (Brake) McCleerey; his children Lynne Campbell (Jeff); Jeanne Apel (Bob); Mark (Kym); Earl Jr.; Paul; John; Mary (Christine), 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Earl graduated from South Dakota School of Mines with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. He worked 47 years as an electrical design engineer and received many patents for his achievements in the advancement of technology. He loved family activities, gardening, flowers, reading and his glass of wine with dinner.
A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; 225 Salt Rd, Enola, PA 17025. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00am following the visitation. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery; 1313 S York St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA; 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg PA 17110.
