Frank Mahlon Hildebrandt, age 96, of Glendora, CA, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021 of natural causes.
Frank was born on March 27, 1924 to Frank Michael Hildebrandt and Garnett Arvilla Williams in Arcadia, CA. After graduating from Monrovia, Arcadia, Duarte (MAD) High School in 1942, he went on to study Metallurgical Engineering at Cal Poly, Pomona.
After graduation, he landed his first job as an Engineer for Vard Engineering, and eventually retiring from Brunswick Corporation.
In 1959, he met Betty Richt, and they wed in January 1960, going on to have two children, Mark Mahlon and Janet Ruth.
After retiring in 1986, Frank spent his time designing, building and flying radio control model airplanes.
Frank was predeceased by his wife, Betty and his sister, Margaret Rees. He is survived by his son, Mark, daughter Janet Holden, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.