William F. Hildenbrand, 89, died July 21, 2011, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.
He was born in Pottstown, Pa., and lived in Orchid for 16 years, coming from Washington, D.C.
He worked in the U.S. House and Senate and served as the secretary of the Senate from 1981 to 1985.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army.
Survivors include his wife; Shirley Herath; daughters, Jerri Davis, Sherri Curcio, Pam Bozick and DeeDee McMeans; sons, Mark Herath, Joe Herath and Doug Herath; sister, Jane Shiller; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Services: Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
