Gale Martin Kyle

Gale Martin Kyle, 79, of Hallsville, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 12, 1946, in Laurelville, the son of the late Earl Wesley and Mary Lou (Hoey) Kyle. In 1971, he united in marriage with his beloved wife, Sarajane (Routte) Kyle, who preceded him in death on June 16, 2015.

Gale is survived by his brothers, Elwood L. Kyle and John (Carolyn) Kyle; sister-in-law, Mary Routte; nieces, Andrea Karr and Teresa Bircher; several nephews and nieces; and numerous other special family members, Hallsville community, and first responder family whom he cherished.

In addition to his parents and wife, Gale was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Billy Routte.

Gale proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and Operation Desert Storm and was a member of the Army Reserves for over 20 years. After his first tour, he returned home and graduated from Zane Trace High School Class of 1969. Gale retired from Mead Paper Company after almost 40 years of service and he served on the Mead Chilpaco Mill Emergency First Responder Team. He was a founding and active member of the Colerain Township Fire Department (Unit 1929) and also served as an EMT and firefighter on other local fire departments over the years. He was awarded Ross County EMT of the Year in 2017. Gale was the undisputed, unofficial mayor of Hallsville. He will be deeply missed.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Hallsville Cemetery, Hallsville with military honors provided by Ross County Veteran's Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11 - 1 p.m. at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Kingston. Memorial contributions may be made in Gale's honor to the Colerain Township Fire Department (7137 OH- 180, Hallsville, OH 45633). Condolences can be made on Gale's online tribute wall at www.hillfhkingston.com.