Marlan H. Hillman

Marlan Howard Hillman of Davisburg, Springfield Township, Michigan went to be with his wife, Norma, on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was surrounded by his daughters and his loving, faithful caregivers. He was a 3rd generation Hillman born in Springfield Township to Charles & Josephine Hillman on April 21, 1928, and he graduated as Salutatorian from Holly High School in 1946. Marlan co-owned and operated Davisburg Home Builders and Davisburg Lumber and Hardware with his brother, Elwyn, until his retirement in 1997. He was a charter member of the Springfield Township Fire Department where he served as Assistant Chief under his father Charles until 1975 when he was promoted to Fire Chief until his retirement. Also, Marlan was the last surviving original fire fighter. Mr. Hillman was an active member of the following: Davisburg Jaycees where he was elected as Michigan Jaycee district Vice President; Davisburg United Methodist Church most of his life serving in many capacities; Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs until his retirement. Marlan enjoyed traveling, fishing, golfing, and spending time between his Davisburg, Caseville, and Florida homes. Mr. Hillman is preceded in death by his wife Norma, his grandson Brandon Dice, and his parents Charles and Josephine Hillman. He is survived by his brother Elwyn (Patricia) Hillman of Davisburg, daughters Marlene (Charles) Oaks of Davisburg, Pattie (Earl) Colloto of Davisburg, Kathie (Steve) Dice of Hinckley, OH, and April (John) Cowan of Clarkston. His grandchildren Thomas (Lisa) Oaks, Carrie (Michael) Jacobson, Carli (Patrick) Guzowski, Rachel (Josh) Terryah, Derek (Kristen) Dice, Jodi (Chaz) Oertel, Melissa (Jason) Sanker, Nicholas Cowan and Nathan Cowan. Marlan leaves behind 18 great-grandchildren as well as his caregivers Alonzo and Crystal Cunningham and Olivia Skaggs. Visitation is at the Dryer Funeral Home on Friday, August 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 10th from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10th at Springview Community Church in Davisburg. Graveside service and internment will be immediately following at Andersonville Cemetery. Memorial in lieu of flowers can be made to Springfield Firefighters Association designated for the Great Lakes Burn Camp. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com

Marlan H. Hillman

April 21, 1928 - August 3, 2019