Gerald Donald Hillerman passed away November 18, 2023.
Gerald was born November 20, 1939 in Sacred Heart, OK to Leo G. and Beuna M. (Dustman) Hillerman.
Gerald graduated from St. Benedict Catholic School. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University, and the Oklahoma City University School of Law.
He married Carolyn M. Donat on August 16, 1963 in Shawnee, OK.
Gerald worked for Mercy Hospital as a Medical Technologist for a total of 52 years. During his time at Mercy he fulfilled an additional dream of becoming an attorney, and he graduated from law school and practiced law for a short time. He was a member of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation from 1971-1981, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: Lipid Research Study.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 47 years, Carolyn M. Hillerman; his brother, Eugene Hillerman, and his sister, Virginia (Hillerman) Amend.
Gerald is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Hillerman of Oklahoma City; his son, Geoffrey Hillerman, of Oklahoma City; his son, Michael Hillerman, of Moore; his daughter, Holly (Hillerman) Nigh of Tecumseh; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Calvary Cemetery with Father Brashears officiating under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
