Thomas Hillman

Thomas Robert Hillman, age 51, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his residence.
Tom was born on August 7, 1967 to parents Wallace and Dorothy (Jensen) Hillman in St. Paul, MN.
Tom grew up in East St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1985. In 2004, Tom moved to Grantsburg, WI, making this his forever home.
Tom had a passion for cooking and was known for his award-winning chicken chili. He enjoyed painting ceramics, being part of the church with the All-Stars and attending Men’s Group. Tom also served a volunteer firefighter for the Grantsburg Fire Department for 10 years.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Hillman; mother, Dorothy Hillman; step-father, Lawrence Cadwell; children: Krista Hillman, Alyssa Hillman and Brianna Hillman; step-children, Brooke Harmon and RaeAnn (Stephen) Bobowski; brother, Jeffrey (Melanie) Hillman; nephews: Wally Hillman, Danny Hillman, Freddy Larson; niece, Heather Larson; grandson, Josef Bobowski; along with many other family and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Hillman and grandparents.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 5-8:00 PM at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 1:00 PM (visitation from 12:00 – 1:00 PM) at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Brad Moore officiating. Interment will be held at Ekdall Cemetery in West Marshland Township.
Pallbearers: Jeff Sventek, Robert Barnard, John Nilsson (Doc John), Tim Harmon, Mike Christianson and Danny Hillman.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com