Gerald Charles Hile

Gerald Charles Hile of Caro, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the United Hospice Residence in Marlette. Gerald was born October 18, 1934 in Vassar, the son of the late Harland and Lula (Cutler) Hile, and was a lifelong Tuscola County resident. Following his graduation from high school, he served in the U.S. Army. On September 11, 1965, he was united in marriage with the former Judy Prebble in Gaylord, and she survives him. Gerald was employed as a tool and die maker at Valenite for nineteen and one-half years until their closure, and then for five years as an electrician at Decade Homes. Gerald was a former member of the Caro Eagles and a current member of the Caro Moose Lodge #1049. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and bowling. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Judy; two daughters, one son, and their spouses, Jeri Ann & Thomas Stanislawski of Gaines, Nancy & Domnick Cuppari of Gaines, and David & Bambi Hile of Caro; seven grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by an infant sister and brother, Barbara Hile and Dale Hile; as well as a brother and sister-in-law, Harland and Lenora Hile. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Dr. William Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at the Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Watrousville United Methodist Church. Visitation Information Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Time: 5:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Time: 11:00 am Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Dr. William Sanders officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Indianfields Township Cemetery Address: 989-673-2428 | Map Burial will follow at the Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro.