Hale, Barbara Ann age 79, of Custer, SD, passed away March 22, 2017, at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center. Barbara was born December 1, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, to Werner Richard and Drusilla (Kochendorfer). Barbara is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Hale of Custer; son, Gerald John Hale of Phoenix, AZ; and daughter, Pamela Hale of Custer. In honor of Barbara's request, a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer.