Hal M. Bascomb of Schaumburg; born 11/20/1926 in Hammond, IN, died 4/10/2011 in Barrington, IL; dearest husband of Joan nee Pontius; loving dad of Pamela (the late Charles) Kemph of Schaumburg, Carol (David) Schumann of Schaumburg and Richard of Schaumburg; cherished grandfather of Kari (fiancé, Scott Madden) Schumann and Kelsey Schumann, dear friend of Earnest Mims and fond brother-in-law of Roy Hoffmann . Hal proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII; he loved to read, paint, sculpt and do wood-working; Hal played several instruments including piano, guitar and drums and faithfully did volunteer work with the Du Page County Convalescent Center. Visitation Wednesday 3:00-9:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral Services Thursday 10:30 AM Our Redeemer United Methodist Church 1600 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Pepper Family Hospice House 405 Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010 or Our Redeemer UMC would be appreciated.