Hillard R. Rose, 88, of Collins, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 5, 2022, at the Norwalk Memorial Home.  He was born on September 13, 1933, in Dickinson, Virginia to the late Fannie (Barton) and Clinard Rose.

Hillard enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, spending time with his family, and fellowship with his friends.  He was passionate about sharing his faith and was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church.  He worked as a welder, most recently with New Departure Hyatt in Sandusky.  Hillard was also a Master Free Mason for over 50 years.

Survivors include his loving wife of over 70 years, Erma (Farmer) Rose; son, Kenneth (Sue) Rose; grandchildren, Lisa (Jon) Hast-Caskey , Bryan (Jenny) Hast, Kristin (Casey) Freeland and Jennifer Rose; great grandchildren, Jaden, Junah, Kathy, Kenyen, Parker and Piper.

In addition to his parents, Hillard was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Rose Hast; brothers, Henry Mason (Annette) Rose, Lawrence Cecil (Pat) Rose, Zane Grey (Sue) Rose; and sister, Ana Lee (Woodrow) Viers.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church, 250 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the time of the 11 a.m. service with Pastor Joe Grof officiating.  Burial will follow the service in Collins Cemetery.  Memorial contributions if desired may be directed to Calvary Baptist Church, 250 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, Ohio 44857.  Expressions of sympathy to the family may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com