Marian G. Hildebrand, 96, devoted wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16,2023 at Pine Haven Christian Communities, Haven Drive Campus, Sheboygan Falls.
Marian was born December 5,1926, to Henry and Jennie (Kooman) Brasser in the Town of Holland. She received her first eight years of education in a little country schoolhouse near Oostburg, WI. In 1940, Marian graduated from Oostburg High School.
Marian was introduced to Walter Fabian Hildebrand Jr. by a co-worker while employed in the Payroll Department at Vollrath Company where she worked for 15 years.
On June 25,1948, she married Walter. Together, they shared 74 wonderful years of marriage. Walter preceded Marian in death on December 12,2022.
Later in their marriage, Marian was employed as a teacher’s aide with the Sheboygan Area School District for 17 years, retiring in 1991.
Marian thoroughly enjoyed golfing with her girlfriends, tending her garden in the summer, and was an avid fan of the Packers, Brewers, and Bucks. Marian also enjoyed the challenge and beauty of puzzles, traveling with her best friend, Walt, and most of all, spending time with her family. However, Marian’s greatest joy was attending the many activities that her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren participated in through the years. She was so proud of their many accomplishments.
Marian was the last charter member of Bethany Reformed Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. As a faithful member, she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was a member of the Women’s Guild, and would offer her time and services whenever needed.
Marian is survived by her two children, Neil (Deette) Hildebrand, Sheboygan and Jill (Paul) Brinkman, Howards Grove; Three grandchildren, Jacob (Amanda) Hildebrand, Kayla (Joesph) Widder, and Ethan Brinkman; four great grandchildren, Hanna and Tred Hildebrand, Lucas and Issac Widder; brother Wayne (Lynn) Brasser; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Jennie Brasser; her father-in-law and mother- in-law, Walter Sr. and Louise Hildebrand, step mother-in-law Mary (Radtke) Hildebrand, sister Lillian Wissink, brother-in-law Douglas Wissink, and sister-in-law Audrey Brasser.
Family and friends, please join us in celebrating her life on Tuesday, November 21,2023 at Bethany Reformed Church, 1315 Washington Ave, Sheboygan, Wisconsin from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00a.m. Pastor Randy Blumer will officiate.
Memorials should be made directly to either Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice or Bethany Reformed Church.
The Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences maybe expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff of Pine Haven Christian Home and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the wonderful and loving care given to Marian.
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