Hilda Detgen

April 27, 1927 - October 16, 2018

Hilda Detgen, age 91, of Bad Axe, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Hilda was born April 27, 1927 in Huron Township, daughter of the late Orrie and Ida (Temple) Badgley. She married Edward Detgen on June 29, 1946 at Grindstone City Methodist Church. Edward preceded her in death on October 9, 2014. Hilda was an energetic spirited lady who loved life and was nothing if not organized. She and Ed loved to travel with the Thumb Bums until they finally settled in Florida for the winters. They also went anywhere their grandchildren were in a spelling bee, a track meet, a football game or any other event where grandparents could be present and supportive. Hilda loved to entertain. She had dinner parties, big parties, birthday parties, square dance parties, holiday parties, and parties for no particular reason. Her dinners and pies were legendary. She was always ready to cook something for someone. Hilda was creative and “craft-sie” and an avid quilter. She was competitive and liked a good card game and a difficult puzzle. We picture her passing to the other side and saying “Supper is ready!” Hilda is survived by three daughters – Gretchen Detgen of Bad Axe, Kathy Detgen of Detroit and Karen (John) Flynn of Bad Axe. Six grandchildren – Micahel (Angie) Johnson, Amy Johnson, Nathan (Brooke) Detgen, Ryan Flynn, Kara Flynn (Fransie Huysamen), Sydney Flynn. Seven great-grandchildren – Emily, Sarah and Erin Eifert, Madelyn and Sam Johnson, Nora and Elise Detgen. Hilda was preceded in death by one son – Vern Detgen. One brother – Harold Badgley. One sister – Velma Land. Services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor. Burial will be at Colfax Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 2 – 8 pm or Saturday at the church from 10 am until the service time at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church.