Beaverton Historical Society Gladwin County Obituary/Death Notice
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Ralph F. Hildenbrand
Ralph F. Hildenbrand, 80, of Beaverton, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at
home following a short illness. Born Aug. 13, 1916 in Lecompton, Kan., Mr. Hildenbrand
married Ola M. Cottrell Aug. 13, 1946 in Beaverton, and was predeceased by his wife
(Feb. 2, 1991); three brothers, Wilbur, Fred, and Russell; and two sisters, Lorene and
Lucille. Mr. Hildenbrand, who retired as a painter for Dow Chemical Co. in Midland after
27 years, is survived by a daughter Marlene A. and, husband, Robert H. Williams of Beaverton;
a son Ralph of Elko, Nev.; five grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Mr. Hildenbrand graduated from Lecompton High School and, aside from being employed by Dow
Chemical, was a self-employed barber in Beaverton for many years. He also served in the United
States Army during World War II in the 7th Armored Division. Mr. Hildenbrand was a life member
of the Gladwin County V.F.W. Post 7303, of the Beaverton Masonic Lodge # 453, and of the Lane
University Museum in Lecompton, Kan.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the Hall Funeral Home in Beaverton,
with the Reverend Donald L. Keen officiating. Burial will take place in the Tobacco Township
(Dale) Cemetery in Beaverton. A special service was held at the graveside by V.F.W. Post 7303
Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials
to MidMichigan Hospice; the Beaverton Presbyterian Church; the Lane University Museum in Lecompton,
or the Beaverton Lions Club.
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Personal Information
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Death Date
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Burial/Final Location
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Service
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06/25/1997
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Dale Cemetery, Beaverton, MI
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WWII
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Publication Information
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Pub. Date
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Publication
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Pub. Page
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07/02/1997
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:2 C:4
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Transcription Information
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Date
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Transcribed by
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Source Media
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January 2005
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Tom Ladner
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Microfilm
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