of Omaha/Louisville
Died Friday January 30, 2015
at Arbor Manor
Dean Harold Hilbers was born January 8, 1931 to Martin and Paula (Marx) Hilbers at home near Hooper Nebraska. Dean attended country school and graduated from Scribner High School, class of 1949. He was drafted into the United States Army on October 2, 1951. He married his high school sweetheart, Lois Lewerenz on December 28, 1951. To this union four children were born. Sheryl, Vance, Robyn and Candace. He served his country during the Korean War from October 1951 until he was honorably discharged April 1953.
Dean was a wire chief for the Burlington Northern Railroad, a 7Up salesman for Mid Continent Bottlers in Omaha NE and in 1972 he started his own business, Hilbers Distributing Co. Inc. becoming a distributor for Remington Arms. He then sold shooting supplies to almost every gun club/shooting range/hunter and trap shooter across the Midwest. He himself was an avid trap-shooter, hunter, trapper, fisherman and all around outdoorsman.
He spent most of his retirement at his beloved cabin in the Sandhills near Burwell Nebraska, until last October when he agreed to move to an assisted living in Omaha Nebraska. The past few months were spent with his children and grandchildren being able to visit frequently. On New Year's Eve he became ill and suffered a fall and was admitted to the VA Hospital in Omaha. He was then moved to Arbor Manor in Fremont where he was placed in hospice care.
Dean is survived by his former wife of 46 years, Lois Hilbers of Omaha, Daughter in law, Kim Hilbers of Omaha. Three daughters and sons in law; Sheryl (Bill) Koile Sr. of Valley, Robyn (Dale) Vance of rural Louisville and Candace (Dennis) Klingemann of Omaha. Seven Grandchildren and Four Great Grandchildren; Jodie (Caleb) Morgenson of rural Louisville Xiola and Adeline. Bill (Amanda) Koile Jr. of Gretna - Claire and Davis. Zachary (Lauren) Hilbers of Franklin Tennessee. Johanna Hilbers of Campbell California. Brenton Klingemann of Golden Colorado, Tyler Klingemann of Omaha NE and Kaitlin Klingemann of Omaha Ne. One sister, Janet Killingsworth of Scribner. Two nieces and Five nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Eugene and Virgil and his son Vance.
The funeral will be 10am Tuesday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will follow the service in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery north of Hooper. Visitation will be Monday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm also at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Rev. Matt Berndt
Formerly of Burwell, NE Wednesday, February 11, 2015 So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. It was a joy to minister to him for the short time I was able to. May the peace and comfort of our Lord Jesus be with your family.Pastor Matt Berndt
Formerly of Burwell, NE
Dan Klepper and Family
, NE Wednesday, February 4, 2015 We are so sorry to hear of Dean's Death. My family has known Dean and the Hilbers family for60 years. Dean was a fun loving guy and we will all miss him.
Dan Klepper and Family
Bill and Evonne Williams
Omaha, NE Monday, February 2, 2015 We were honored to take Mr. Hilbers on the Heartland Honor Flight for Korean War veterans.Evonne and I are very sorry for your loss.
John and Karen Radway
Lincoln NE, NE Monday, February 2, 2015 Robyn and Family:Karen and I send our love and deepest sympathy to you your mom and your entire family. You have always been special to us and are truly sad for your loss.
We will be in touch soon.
Gods richest blessings to you!
Love,
John and Karen
Brad Hall
Longmont, CO Sunday, February 1, 2015 Cheryl, Robyn and Candy. Our deepest sympathies to all of your family on the passing of Dean. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Jennifer Jeter
petersburg, TN Saturday, January 31, 2015 So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.Cindy Harm
Elkhorn, NE Friday, January 30, 2015 Our family will always be greatful for having to of known Dean, he was like another father to us and grandfather to our children an our grandchildren.. He will always be a part of our family..Prayers to the Hilbers family..Just knowing that he is with Vance and my Dad, (who him and Dean were quite a pair together) will make things all less painful..Will miss you Dean..Luv u!!!The Harm Family
Dave Cindy Stacia Nick Matt and grandkids
Michae & Chris Koile
Smithville, MO Friday, January 30, 2015 Sheryl, Robyn, Candy and family. Very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We will miss him a future family outings. He is now resting with your brother Vance. We continue to pray for you and your families as you move forward. Having just lost my mother, last month, I know what you are going through. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual Light shine upon him. Love, Mike & Chris Koile