Obituary for Joseph S. "Joe" Hiller
Escanaba- Joseph S. Hiller, 54, of Escanaba, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Escanaba, Mich.
Joe was born July 24, 1969, in Dearborn, Mich., son of John and Janis (Baldwin) Hiller. He served in the United States Army in South Korea until his honorable discharge in 1991. After his discharge, Joe resided in Florida for 20 years before moving to Escanaba, Mich.
Joe loved his country and was a die-hard Republican. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan, whom his dad, John, played for. Joe ran a Detroit Tigers fan page on Facebook, which had many followers. He was also a Detroit Lions fan and loved the game of golf. Joe had to quit playing golf due to a broken back he received from helping his fellow residents out of a burning building.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, John and Linette Hiller, Iron Mountain, Mich.; three sons, Tyler, Jonathan, and Scott Hiller; two sisters, Wendy (Jack) Hiller and Danielle (Jay) Brisson; step-brother, Joseph Sabatini; many aunts, uncles, and cousins in both Canada and Minnesota.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Janis Baldwin-Hiller.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Angel, who was previously married to Joe, for all her care and compassion throughout his many illnesses.
In accordance with Joe’s wishes, private family services will be held.
You may leave a condolence to Joseph’s family online at JacobsFuneralHomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Joseph’s Legacy of Life.
Joe was born July 24, 1969, in Dearborn, Mich., son of John and Janis (Baldwin) Hiller. He served in the United States Army in South Korea until his honorable discharge in 1991. After his discharge, Joe resided in Florida for 20 years before moving to Escanaba, Mich.
Joe loved his country and was a die-hard Republican. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan, whom his dad, John, played for. Joe ran a Detroit Tigers fan page on Facebook, which had many followers. He was also a Detroit Lions fan and loved the game of golf. Joe had to quit playing golf due to a broken back he received from helping his fellow residents out of a burning building.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, John and Linette Hiller, Iron Mountain, Mich.; three sons, Tyler, Jonathan, and Scott Hiller; two sisters, Wendy (Jack) Hiller and Danielle (Jay) Brisson; step-brother, Joseph Sabatini; many aunts, uncles, and cousins in both Canada and Minnesota.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Janis Baldwin-Hiller.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Angel, who was previously married to Joe, for all her care and compassion throughout his many illnesses.
In accordance with Joe’s wishes, private family services will be held.
You may leave a condolence to Joseph’s family online at JacobsFuneralHomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Joseph’s Legacy of Life.