Earl Finckle, 1927-2009: Charted area weather for years

With a homey sense of humor and a talent for forecasting the weather's fickle behavior, Earl Finckle became known throughout Chicago and the country as a reliable radio voice of rain-or-shine predictions.

[Chicago News]

How do you write an obituary on Earl Finckle without mentioning he was part of an all-star team at radio station WIND-AM 560 in the 1970s? What's the matter with the Trib these days?

[Jack Stephens]

Didnt know about this, I remember Mr Finckle. Also, when he worked at WIND that was last great talk station in Chicago. The hosts opened up the hour, introduced a topic, and took calls from all sides of the issue.

[Maori]

You were the man we relied on.

Thank you for your intense and dedicated service.

You saved by butt on more than a few occasions-weather wise.

My sincerest condolence's to your extensive family.

Be very proud, he was an exemplary human being.

Maori

[jimkube]

finckle was "da man" with weather forecasts on WIND in the '70's. he was usually on the mark with it. God bless ya, earl!

[billp]

Another icon has passed! This month has been unbelievable! I used to listen to him on WLS.

[JOE 63]

WIND AM 560 WHAT A GREAT TALK STATION EARL FINCKLEYOU MILL BE MISSED.

[buck O famaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Chicago News wrote:

How do you write an obituary on Earl Finckle without mentioning he was part of an all-star team at radio station WIND-AM 560 in the 1970s? What's the matter with the Trib these days?

Beacuse the tribune is a former shell of itself. its lazy journalism at its best

[Neighbor]

How can you forget the "Finkle Sprinkle"

[Joe Islinger]

I worked for Earl in the 1980s and have to say he was an amazing man. He put 200% into his business every day and totally knew his stuff with respect to weather. He was not afraid to separate from the crowd and usually he was right. The crew who worked under him at Central Weather Service will miss him.