Gale Francis Murrin, lll

Gale F. Murrin III, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 17, 2025. Born on March 8, 1947, Gale married Ellen Polito on March 11, 1978, sharing a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Gale proudly served his country in the United States Army from November 1969 to June 1971, in Vietnam. He attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5) in the Military Police and was a dedicated member of American Legion Post 235, Marseilles, IL

A lifelong learner and dedicated scholar, Gale graduated from Ripon College in 1969, where he belonged to the Beta Sigma Pi fraternity. He earned a degree from Calumet College in 1974 and graduated 10th in his class from John Marshall Law School in 1976. Gale practiced law in the state of Illinois until his retirement in 2003, earning respect for his dedication and professionalism.

Gale is survived by his devoted wife, Ellen; his children, Gale IV, Daniel (Malea), and Maureen (Joe); his beloved grandchildren, Gunner, Ryder, Hunter, and Logan, whom he adored. He took immense joy in his grandchildren’s lives. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis Murrin Sr. and sister, Michelle Lenga.

He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, sharing his love of sports with family and friends. Go Cubs Go!

Visitation will be held at Carmody Flynn Funeral Home on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a short funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to plant a tree in honor of Gale: www.arborday.org

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