Hirl, Elvin James 1932-2014

HIRL, EVANS, CLARK, YAGLEY

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer
Date: 7/29/2014 at 10:59:35

Elvin James Hirl “Elvie”, 81, of Clinton, Iowa passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at Mercy Living Center North, Clinton. Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, May 10, 2014 at First United Presbyterian Church, Clinton. Memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 7 PM Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.snellzornig.com.

Elvin was born July 8, 1932 in Bettendorf, Iowa, the son of Michael and Alice (Evans) Hirl. He was a 1950 graduate of Davenport High School and a 1957 graduate of the University of Iowa.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1953 until 1955.

Elvin married Wanda Clark in Winterset, Iowa on July 5, 1958.

Elvin was the founder and owner of Clinton Physical Therapy and was a physical therapist for 54 years.

He was an active member of the First United Presbyterian Church and attended the Church Men’s Group every Wednesday; he was an active member of the Clinton Rotary Club and was a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Elvie enjoyed track and golf. He ran in the Drake Relays in high school and attended the Drake Relays as a spectator for over 50 years. He won the Clinton Country Club Membership Golf Tournament in 1977. As much as he enjoyed sports his first love was always his family.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda of Clinton; daughter Kim (Tim) Yagley of The Woodlands, TX; sons, Brad (Cheri) Hirl of Clinton and Dan Hirl of Cedar Rapids, IA; grandchildren, Zachary, Michael, Jacob, Jordan, Natalie and Caleb; great-grandson, Elijah and brother Jay “Roger” (Dorothy) Hirl of Dallas, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Neil Hirl.

Memorials may be made to: the University of Iowa Therapy Education, the Parkinson’s Association or to the Church.