Arlene Hildbold

Arlene Jean Hildbold, age 71, a 45-year resident of Royal Oak, died September, 28, 2011 at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak. She was born June 22, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Michael and Emma Patak. Mrs. Hildbold was a graduate of Oliver High School in Pittsburgh. She worked at LeBow Associates for 27 years in Troy and the last five years at Dynamic Technology, Inc. GM Tech Center in Stress Analysis. She loved to spend her spare time with her grandchildren and great granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Thomas H. Hildbold; the couple married June 6, 1959 in Pittsburgh; children, Thom Linda Hildbold of Summerville, SC, Cheryl Mitchell of Royal Oak and Michael Dawn Hildbold of Rochester Hills; former son-in-law, Michael Mitchell of Fenton; brother, Michael Patak of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Joseph, Amber, Matthew and Keara Mitchell and Kellie Hildbold; great granddaughter, Elizabeth Arlene; and many nieces and nephews. The visitation will be Sunday 1-9 p.m. and service Monday 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dale Hunter officiating, at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Road 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. The burial will take place at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Memorials to the Oakland County Pet Adoption Center appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.