Obituary of Robert "Bob" Wayne Hilderbrand

Robert "Bob" Wayne Hilderbrand passed away peacefully with his wife Mary by his side on April 3, 2020 at the age of 85. Bob was born on January 4, 1935 in Flint Michigan to Howard and Sylvia (Oakley) Hilderbrand. At the age of 5 he moved to Oscoda, MI where he attended school and graduated from Oscoda High School in 1953. During his high school years, he worked for the family business Hilderbrand Sand and Gravel, after high school he worked for the Oscoda Post Office until he joined the United States Navy in 1954. Bob served 4 years in the Navy as a Radioman on the USS Cadmus, stationed in Norfolk VA. During his time in the Navy in 1955 he met Mary Belle Steel. Bob and Mary wrote letters to each other until they met in person in 1957. They courted one another until they married in September of 1959. In 1960 Bob and Mary decided to start a family. While working for Civil Service at the Wurtsmith Airforce Base in Oscoda MI, they raised 4 beautiful children Bonnie, Lisa, Leslie and Michael. Bob worked for Civil Service until he retired in August 1993. His children remember him as a loving father, hardworking and a great provider. After retirement Bob spent his time camping with family and friends, woodcarving, and organic gardening. Bob was a Past Master and Life Member of the Ausable Masonic Lodge #243 F&AM in Oscoda, MI., Past Patron and Life Member, of the Order of Eastern Star, Lincoln Chapter #184 and a member of the Oscoda United Methodist Church. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Bonnie (Bernie Satkowiak) Oscoda, MI, Lisa McMurray Trenton, MI, Leslie (Jeremy Hearn) Oscoda, MI, Michael (Amanda) Midland, MI; sisters, Norma Jean Hilderbrand (Rick), of Oscoda, MI and Sharon Hilderbrand (Smith) of Decatur, GA; sisters-in-law Shirley Paskett, Barbara Middleton; and brother-in-law, James Rausch. Bob is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Sara (Casey Lee), Scott Satkowiak, Kayla McMurray (David Rodriguez), Chelsea McMurray (Paul Schmidt), Jocelyn Quashnie, Ian Perkins, and Madalynn Hilderbrand; great-grandchildren, Kendal, Payton, Cooper, Oliver, Kylee and Emery; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Howard and Sylvia (Oakley) Hilderbrand; and many aunts and uncles. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Oscoda MI. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com All sympathy store items must be sent directly to the family home.