HILDENBRAND – Lee David Hildenbrand age 71 of Lowell passed away on June 18 2011 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Gottlieb and Ida Hildenbrand (Vanderkolk). He is survived by his sisters Barb McClellan and Cheri (Russ) Geurink; by his six children Robin (Ed) Coward of Aiken SC Chris (Jeff) Darter of Rocheport MO Bob (Shelly) Hildenbrand of Saranac Ann (Jerry) Bellah of Pueblo CO Sherry (Mark) Richmond and Dave (Sarah) Hildenbrand of Lowell MI; and 16 grandchildren. Dad loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his dog Bell. He enjoyed country living and liked to tinker in the garage and barn. He was a Mr. Fix-It and always had good tips on how to repair just about anything. He owned Hildenbrand Delivery Service for almost 50 years before retiring in 2006. The family will greet relatives and friends on June 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home in Lowell. The family is planning a private graveside service.
