Joel Arthur Hall

Hard to believe, but I never forgot about "Mr. Hall" who, even as a fifth grader at an elementary school at which he was student teaching, he immensely impressed me. My ten year old self saw a hulk of a gentleman, reserved yet confident, thoughtful but not intrusive, wearing his purple and white letterman's Northwestern jacket. One day he showed up with Mike Adamle on our playground and I remember him punting a football about 80 yards. Life went on, I lost touch as expected because who...

"Joey" and I were fraternity brothers, college baseball teammates, and very good friends. Every time I would get back to Chicago, we got together and reminisce about our college days and always had a great time. Just this last September, we had lunch and exchanged old stories for over 4 hours. I will miss him immensely. RIP. You were one of a kind. God bless you, Joey.

Joel was one of the most loving men I have ever known. I cherished our times together and loved talking and laughing with him and hearing his great stories. My heart is deeply saddened to have learned he is no longer with us but he will remain deep in my heart forever. Rest in peace dearest Joel. My sympathies to his family whom he loved so dearly.

I was a only a classmate of Joel, class of 1967. I remember him as a great athlete and to me a serious boy who would succeed wherever he choose his life to take him. His passing brought great sadness to me. His academic and athletic achievements are not surprising to me. Rest in peace dear Bulldog....

My deepest condolences to the entire Hall family on Joel's sudden passing. He & I became good friends starting in high school & baseball teammates all 4 years. At his wedding in '71, it was my honor to be his best man. While we hadn't got together since NU played in the '96 Rose Bowl, it was a grand reunion which I fondly remember: Joel, Sue & family members came out here to SoCal for the parade, game & festivities -- all starting with drinks & dancing at Loew's Santa Monica Beach Hotel...

I worked with Joel at AAA and we became friends after the store closed. He was a very charismatic guy who had a huge heart (and laugh). I am so sorry for all his family- he spoke about you with such pride. Gayle Pierce

Please accept our condolences to the Hall family May Joel ‘s memory be a blessing.
Elaine and Paul Michelini

Our sincere condolences to the family of a wonderful man. So grateful to have known him. May he rest in peace.
Jack and Andrea Smeeton

Joel was a great teammate and a great competitor. It was a privilege to be a Wildcat with him. So glad I got to see and be with him at a recent NU game. My heartfelt condolences to his family.