Leslie L. Hile, age 75 of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home following a lingering illness. Les was born on February 5, 1935 in Muskegon to Lawrence W. and Gladys A. (Reynolds) Hile. He moved to Fremont at a young age and graduated from Fremont High School in 1953. Les married Linda Matthews on June 20, 1953 in Fremont. He started work at the Brunswick Corporation in Muskegon as a machinist and retired as a pipefitter in 1991. Les enjoyed working in his garage, fixing anything and everything that was broke. He enjoyed remodeling, home repair and working with his hands. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda of Fremont; his children, Sandra (David) Beattie of Holton; Larry Hile of Fremont; Sherri (Dean) Nieboer of Fremont; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marjorie Hile of Muskegon. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Seth Beattie; brothers, Anson and Bill Hile; sisters, Tressa, Emily, and Gladys; nephew, Billy Hile. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 15, 2010 from Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel with interment in the eeman Cemetery. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, friends are asked to consider Heartland Hospice or Holton United Methodist Church. So sorry for your loss, much love and prayers from Sherri and Dean's niece Jesse, Jared, Wesley and Brooke Prentiss. Posted 10/14/2010 Linda, Were thinking of you at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family...Jake & Karlene Saum Posted 10/14/2010 Its not how long the years that we knew Les, but the quality of the man, time spent, moral quality & example of life that Les gave to us that we will remember. God in his imminent wisdom, has taken Les home. Our hearts are with Linda, the children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. All we are is the memory we leave behind. Les was such a dear person that those memories will only be dear & funny & forever. God Bless, Bob & Cathy Moore Posted 10/15/2010 Sorry to learn your family is going through a loss of a loved one. We are thinking of you and have your family in our prayers. Jimmy and Ninajo Wallace Posted 10/15/2010 Sherri and Family, I am sorry to hear of your dads passing. It is never easy to lose someone. Hold onto the wonderful memories you have a look through photos often. It will help keep him close to your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Warmest Regards, Dora Dora Stalsberg Posted 10/15/2010 Sherri, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your fatherIm always here for you Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy Jinnet Posted 10/15/2010 Aunt Sherri, we're so sorry for the loss of your dad. We're keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. With love, Cara and Jason. Posted 10/15/2010 Pat, Mike and Families, I was so very sorry to hear of your moms passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure she is safe in the arms of Ellen and Harvey also. Judy (Stratton) Nadeau-Zerr Posted 10/15/2010 Linda So sorry to learn of Les' passing, we have been gone and just found out on our return. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Sally Carbine Posted 10/18/2010 Linda and Family, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Les was a great man.Rich and Marty Addison Posted 10/18/2010