Joyce E. Hildebrand's Obituary
Joyce E. Hildebrand age 90 of Wild Rose formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2014. Joyce was born on May 5, 1923 the daughter of Allie and Lillian (Miller) Draves. Joyce married Joseph Hildebrand on April 1, 1967. Joyce was a member of the Wild Rose United Methodist Church, and a charter member of the Brown Deer United Methodist church. Joyce had very strong religious beliefs.
Joyce is survived by her husband Joseph Hildebrand of Wild Rose, WI; two sons Dennis (Judi) Merryfield of Wild Rose, WI, and Barry Merryfield of Brown Deer, WI; four grandchildren Nicole (Mike) Coy of Chicago, IL, Ryan Merryfield of Wauwatosa, WI, Jeffry (Deanna) Merryfield of Germantown, WI, and Eric Merryfield of Milwaukee, WI; four great grandchildren Lily and Grace Coy, and Dylan and Ethan Merryfield; two step children Gary (Jill) Hildebrand of Lake Tomahawk, WI, and Cheryl (Scot) Sanderson of New Burgh, IN; two step grandchildren Jordan and Brittney Sanderson; sister Virginia Renner, many other nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Allie and Lillian Draves; son Steven Merryfield; brothers Harold and Donald Draves; sister Betty Renner and infant sister Mildred, and one infant granddaughter.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday March 6, 2014 at 12 Noon at the Wild Rose United Methodist Church. Pastor Yul Kwon will officiate with burial to be held on Friday at 11 A.M. at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee, WI. A visitation will be held on Thursday March 6, 2014 from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at 12 Noon.
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