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Robert Hillberg Obituary

HILLBERG, ROBERT L. In CT Hospice, Aug 12, 2012, with his son and close friends by his side, Robert L. Hillberg, 94, of Cheshire. Husband of the late Jeanette Shaw Hillberg. Father of Lee S. Hillberg of Mount Holly, VT. Also survived by his close friend Richard Harris of MA. Born Aug. 27, 1917 in Imsoa, Iowa a son of the late Carl Walter and Dorothy Westenberg Hillberg, he served with the US Navy and had attended the University of Minnesota. He was employed for many years as a firearms designer for several firearms manufacturers. He held over forty patents for firearms and was associated with the Whitney Firearms Co. where he designed the Whitney Wolverine Handgun. He also was called many times to serve as an expert witness about firearms at civil and criminal trials. Service will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice,100 Double Beach Rd.,Branford,CT 06405. Robert's family would like to thank the entire staff at CT Hospice,and especialy Rosemary Hurtzler for the loving and professional care given to him during his stay there.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2012.

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Judi Shea

August 19, 2012

Lee and friends,
We were saddened to hear of Bob's passing here at CUMC. He became a friend to many here at the church during George Englehardt's long term as pastor. He and your family and friends were lifted up in prayer during Sunday services today. He will be fondly remembered by many friends and members of our church.
Sincerely,
Judi Shea
President
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Jim Spacek

August 18, 2012

Very sorry to hear the news of his passing. He has been a great help to me through the years and always a kind gentleman. I was honored to have the pleasure to sit with him many hours and listen to his wonderful stories.

Andy Morytko

August 16, 2012

Lee may Pease carry you through this hard time.

Deborah (O'Connor) Lankford

August 16, 2012

Lee, I am sorry to hear about your Dad but was so glad to read you were there with him. I think of you always. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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