Obituary of Leland Lawrence Hamilton

Leland Lawrence Hamilton Jr. 88, passed away August 31, 2012 Born June 13, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio to Leland & Mildred (Miller) Hamilton. He moved to Niles, MI in his early childhood. While attending Niles High School he was member of the State Championship Basketball Team and was the State Champion in the high hurdles. He graduated from Niles High School in 1942. He served as Decorated Sergeant in the US Army during WWII. Leland then married Lola Mae Dalenberg on September 4, 1946 who preceded him in death on July 12, 2006. Owned and operated Hamilton Heating, Hamilton Monuments and was Building Inspector for the City of Niles. Lee retired from the State of Michigan with over 20 years as Electrical Inspector. He also served in multiple capacities including Exalted Ruler of the BPOE of Niles. Survived by his brother Robert (Janice) Hamilton, sister Carol (Greg) Dellinger and six children Leslie Louise (Richard) Mull, Leland Lawrence (Deborah) Hamilton III, Lyle Louis Hamilton, Laura Leigh Hamilton, Lisa Lynn (Matthew) Bruni, and Lane Lindsay (Kerry) Hamilton. Grandchildren, Alec, Iian& Cameron Mull, Alycia Williams, Kelly Marrow & Sarah Zawacki, Jordan & Adam Bruni, Lindsay, Lauren & Logan Hamilton. Great Grandchildren, Finn, Lola, Eli & Vivian Mull, Alivia, Alaina & Alexa Williams, Kyleigh Deming, Alyssa, Audry & Lexy Zawacki. Those wishing to leave a condolence, photo, or memory may do so at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com Final resting place for Leland will be with Lola at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.