Karleen Kay Pingel

Karleen Kay Pingel, age 84, of Royal, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

She was born on May 31, 1938, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward Hall and Anna Spears Hall.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings; Adaline Pettigrove, William Hall, Bobby Hall, Eda Jacobson, and Janice Clark.

Karleen loved taking care of her family and her pets. She enjoyed quilting and sewing on her embroidery machine. She loved to flower garden and to mow her lawn.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Gordon Pingel Sr.; her six children and their spouses: Robert and Bonnie Pingel, Gordon Jr., Cheryl and Tom Barber, Debra and Gregg Holcomb, Karleen and Rusty Roop, and Michael Pingel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home, Hot Springs, 2205 Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913.