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Donald P. “Don” Hilger

Birth	:	15 Feb 1947 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Jun 2017 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2430992, -97.1177979
Description	:	Donald was born to Paul & Helen (Homan) Hilger and attended St. Mary's school and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1965. He graduated from the Lincoln School of Commerce and then started Tuma and Hilger Construction in 1967. Don married Mary Lou Vanis in 1970 in Bellwood, NE and they have 3 children. Don later took over the Hilger Insulation business started by his grandfather in 1941 and continued building homes under Hilger Construction along Les Mastera. Don also owned and operated Shop EZ convenience store for 13 years in addition to his construction and insulation business. Don served in... Read More	Donald was born to Paul & Helen (Homan) Hilger and attended St. Mary's school and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1965. He graduated from the Lincoln School of Commerce and then started Tuma and Hilger Construction in 1967. Don married Mary Lou Vanis in 1970 in Bellwood, NE and they have 3 children. Don later took over the Hilger Insulation business started by his grandfather in 1941 and continued building homes under Hilger Construction along Les Mastera. Don also owned and operated Shop EZ convenience store for 13 years in addition to his construction and insulation business. Don served in the National Guard and was an EMT and volunteer fireman for the David City Volunteer Fire Department. He served his community throughout the years on the Youth Center Board, the Board of Region V., St. Mary's Church board, Knights of Columbus and as Santa Claus. He was awarded the Volunteer of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Don had a great sense of humor and spirt of service, and he enjoyed having coffee and fire ready for the guys in the morning at the shops. He enjoyed his community in big and small ways that others may have never noticed unless you were the recipient of the good deed. He was a talented carpenter and enjoyed the challenge of designing, remodeling and building 150+ beautiful homes for generations to come to enjoy. Hard work instilled in him since he was a young boy by doing a paper route, cleaning the theatre, helping his dad's Safeway store or rocking his baby brothers. Don loved taking the grandkids to the park on the tractor, hunting, fishing with his high school buddies, tinkering on old tractors and gas engines out at the ranch and like classic cars. Preceded by Parents: Paul & Helen Hilger Many loved ones Survived by: Wife of 47 years: Mary Lou Children: Jeff Hilger, Diane (Matt) Ulmer and Scott (Ann) Hilger Grandchildren: Ava, Simon, Lucy and Bentley Brothers: John (Avis) Hilger, Bill (Shirley) Hilger, Max (Joan) Hilger and Daniel Hilger Sister: Phyllis (Jim) Vandenberg Omaha World Herald Kracl Funeral Chapel David City, NE June 2017 Dons Wish Go grab a fishing pole and head to the lake, give someone a second chance, a tank of gas when they need it or just roll up your sleeves and help someone.

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Where is Donald P. “Don” Hilger's memorial?
Donald P. “Don” Hilger's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, David City, Butler County, USA.
When did Donald P. “Don” Hilger death?
Donald P. “Don” Hilger death on 21 Jun 2017 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald P. “Don” Hilger's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2430992
Longitude: -97.1177979

Family Members:

Parent

Paul Henry Hilger

(1918 - 1984)

Helen Margaret Homan Hilger

(1919 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2430992, -97.1177979

2. David City Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2346992, -97.1350021

3. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1884020, -97.0841270

4. Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery
Appleton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2922000, -97.0396000

5. Garrison Cemetery
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

6. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.2136002

7. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1773580, -97.2156950

8. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

9. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -96.9869003

10. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610

11. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1777992, -96.9953003

12. Fricke Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2564011, -96.9664001

13. Bohemian National Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1770300, -96.9885800

14. Old Catholic Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772300, -96.9871300

15. Brainard IOOF Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772700, -96.9860000

16. Ware Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

17. Grim Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

18. Bohemian Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2933006, -96.9431000

19. Circle Mound Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.3039017

20. Bellwood Cemetery
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

21. Rising Sun Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -97.2906036

22. Oak Creek Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1656000, -96.9410000

23. Fairview Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2075005, -97.3199997

24. Talbot Cemetery
Newman Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2201950, -96.9082630