David Hiles

 David L. Hiles

Frankenmuth, MI

Passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Covenant Cooper; age 79 years. David was born on January 3, 1940, in Saginaw, MI to the late Harold Hiles and Lois (Vern) Utermark. David honorably served in the US Air Force and later graduated from GMI. He was married to Judy K. Pagels on January 3, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii; she survives him. Dave was employed by Universal Engineering until his retirement. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Frankenmuth, American Legion Post 150, Frankenmuth Fire Department for 25 years, Frankenmuth Lions Club, served on Frankenmuth Board of Appeals and Frankenmuth Board of Review and was also a member of the Frankenmuth Conservation Club and loved being a school bus driver for the Frankenmuth School District. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time outdoors. Dave also loved being around people and his family.

Surviving besides his wife Judy are: 2 sons Mark (Mary Ann) Hiles of Frankenmuth, MI, Todd (Stacey) Hiles of Tyler, TX; grandchildren Matthew, Michael Hiles, Nicholas (Jenise) Hiles, Grace Hiles, Amanda Hiles, Preston Hiles; sisters-in-law Sally White; Peggy (David) Miller; nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.

Dave was preceded in death by his sister Kay Ellen Hiles and brother-in-law Clifford White.

Funeral services will take place Friday, December 20, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Genesee, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Rev. Patrick Ernst will officiate with burial in St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery. Dave’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth Fire Department or Frankenmuth Community Foundation.