Edmund C. Hillen, age  91, of  Alto, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his daughter Madalen Rose, his parents, and two sisters, Virginia Vrona and Patricia Fallon. He will be remembered by his loving wife of 64 years, Felicia; their children, Kathleen and Mike Conroy, Mary Hillen, Jim and Linda Hillen, Tom and Sueann Hillen, Anne and Kelly Miller; 11 grandchildren, 3 honorary grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and his loving brother Bernie Hillen of Austin, Texas.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 1, at 12pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia, with Msgr. Ernie Schneider Celebrant.  Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family 1 hr prior to the service at the church.  Ed loved his job as a postmaster in Alto for 31 years and doing tax preparation and accounting services.  Ed served his country in the US Navy during WWII.  He was a proud member of the American Legion for over 70 years.  During his free time Ed enjoyed golfing, and maintaining his park. Ed was involved in his church and many charity works, as well as taking his wife to choir practice.  He always said: “He who sits and waits, also serves.”  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Knights of Saint Casimir.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Grace Hospice or a charity of one’s choice.