David R. Hiltwein - 2/26/1952 - 2/22/2015
David Hiltwein passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Kennewick, WA as the result of Scleroderma-related complications. David was born on February 26, 1952 in Pasco, WA to Leo Hiltwein and Viola Hiltwein and lived in Kennewick his entire life. He graduated from both Kennewick High School and Columbia Basin College. He proudly served as a Hanford Fire Fighter and EMT for 37 years (1974-2011). He was also a volunteer Fire Fighter with Benton County Fire District #1 for 31 years (1971-2002). He was a loyal supporter of his Union IAFF Local 1-24, where he served as the Vice President for many years.
David is remembered for his compassion, sense of humor, practical jokes, strong work ethic, teaching abilities, and steel trap memory. He loved hunting, fishing, reading, crossword puzzles, knife making, riding his Harley Davidson, attending car shows, and burning rubber in his 1967 EI Camino. He was a dedicated fan of the Seattle Seahawks and loved watching and attending football games with his friends and family.
David is survived by his wife Crystaleene, daughter Amber and son-in-law Anastacio, son David, mother Viola, brother Michael and sister-in-law Cindy, and aunt Ellen. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law (Cliff and Felicia Pryor), (Chris and Bruce Moffett), (Carol Dreibelbis and Juan Najera), and numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 1st at 1:00pm at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick with reception to follow immediately after. Family members will be wearing their football attire. All attendees please come dressed as you feel comfortable (formal or casual). All attendees are welcome to come dressed in your NFL team apparel to show your football pride as David himself often did.
The family invites you to sign their online tribute wall at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com.