Brian Richard

Hamilton

Brian Richard Hamilton, 73, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by family after a courageous battle against cancer.

Brian was born April 24, 1953, to Richard and Florence (Edwards) Hamilton, at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington. Brian attended Pleasant View Elementary School and graduated from LHS with the class of 1971. He earned his bachelor’s degree in turf grass management from Michigan State University in 1978.

Brian married Martha Jean Sniegowski on Dec. 1, 1979, in Ludington. Together, they raised three boys: Andy, Dan and Jeffrey, who were his “proudest accomplishments” and “the best thing that ever happened” to him.

Brian cherished his family and friends, and he told them so every chance he got. He enjoyed reading, drawing, gardening, riding his bike, golfing, looking at the stars, and cheering on the Ludington Orioles. Brian was a talented artist who sold his pointillism drawings at local art shows, a Civil War re-enactor, a pilot, and much more.

Brian was the superintendent of Lincoln Hills Golf Club in the 1980s. He later founded, owned and operated the family landscaping business, ADJ Landscape and Design, from the home on Danaher Street. Brian was an original employee at Lowe’s in Ludington, where he was garden center manager. He also designed and built several golf courses in Michigan.

Brian is survived by his mother, who he phoned every morning and every night and spent every Sunday with; his immediate family, Martha, Andy (Kelly Plowe), Dan (Teri Arnold, Douglas and Delilah) and Jeffrey; his brothers, Duane (Carol) and Mike (Karen) Hamilton; nieces, Amie Wilson and her children, Emily Austin and Hayden Wilson, Lisa Ratigan and her daughter, Myka, and Larinda and Bryan Beatty and their children, Riley and Ayda; nephews, Mark and Rebecca Hamilton and their children, Kowen, Brooke, and Shane, and Alex and Megan Hamilton; several inlaws, Kathy and Tom McCumber (David and Laura), John and Chris Sniegowski (Adam and Luke), Mary and Don Albrecht (Nicole), Tom and Susan Sniegowski (Dylan) and Tim Sniegowski; several cousins; and many dear friends.

Brian was preceded in death by his father; his nephew, Alden Hamilton; and his niece, Jenn Ablrecht.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, November 18, 206, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, with Father Mick Shriver officiating.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please give donations to Mason County District Library or Ludington Area Center for the Arts.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com