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David "Dave" Joseph Hilliker
Born: 3/26/1957
Died: 2/12/2025
Age: 67
Community: Grand Marais, formerly of Newberry, MI
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Longtime Newberry and recent Grand Marais resident, David Joseph Hilliker, 67, died peacefully Wednesday evening February 12, 2025 in the presence of his loving family and the care of North Woods Hospice.
Born March 26, 1957 in Flint, son of Gordon and Loretta (Ross) Hilliker, David was 1975 graduate of Linden High School. While residing downstate, Dave owned and operated Dave Hilliker Enterprises for several years, working with his good friend "Cowboy" and his mother, Loretta.
Dave later moved to the Upper Peninsula, residing in Newberry. During this time, Dave was well known in the area as a sales associate for Schwan's Food for several years until his retirement. Dave enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, spending time at his cabin and always enjoying a cold bottle of Budweiser beer.
Dave is preceded in death by his father, Gordon.
Survivors include his partner, best friend and companion, Margaret Roberts, of Grand Marais; mother Loretta Hilliker of Flushing; children Tye Hilliker of Burton and Kelly Calhoun of Linden; sisters Tanya (Bob) Howell of Swartz Creek and Teresa Rowe of Fenton; many grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
Per request, cremation services were accorded. A gathering of family and friends celebrating the life of Dave will be held in the summer of 2025 in Grand Marais, with a date and time to be announced.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
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