Mr. Halbedl, 89, died Jan. 13, 2010, at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. He had resided in Little Silver before relocating to Eatontown one year ago. He most recently served with the U.S. Civil Air Patrol. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring in 1981, and was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army during the 1940s. Mr. Halbedl is survived by his wife, Cynthia Zambor Halbedl; a son and daughterin law, Thomas and Ethel Halbedl of Eatontown; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Fort Monmouth Post Chapel, Eatontown, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown.