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Gerald V. “Jerry” Hilgenkamp

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Birth	:	9 Mar 1942 Arlington, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 2021
Burial	:	Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4516210, -96.5058210
Description	:	Gerald (Jerry) V. Hilgenkamp, 79, unexpectedly went to heaven on Friday, November 26 from a heart so full of love, it just stopped beating. He was an amazing husband, dad, papa, and so much more to many, building a family who loved him more than anything. Born in Arlington, Nebraska on March 9, 1942, to Agnes (Wittmann) and Vernon Hilgenkamp, he was the oldest of six brothers. Gerald met the love of his life, Donna Appel, in first grade at Hay Valley School, in Ames, NE, where he made quite an impression as he was a little bit naughty!... Read More	Gerald (Jerry) V. Hilgenkamp, 79, unexpectedly went to heaven on Friday, November 26 from a heart so full of love, it just stopped beating. He was an amazing husband, dad, papa, and so much more to many, building a family who loved him more than anything. Born in Arlington, Nebraska on March 9, 1942, to Agnes (Wittmann) and Vernon Hilgenkamp, he was the oldest of six brothers. Gerald met the love of his life, Donna Appel, in first grade at Hay Valley School, in Ames, NE, where he made quite an impression as he was a little bit naughty! They began dating in high school and married in 1963. Together, they had four children, Robin (Chris) Moyer, Dan (Dawn) Hilgenkamp, Jeannie (Dean) Parsons and Kathy (Chad) Roum, thirteen grandchildren, Danielle (Sam) Landberg, Tanner Moyer, Sierra and Brand Hilgenkamp, Bailey, Gracie, Benjamin and Cody Parsons, Noah and Jonah Katt, Jacob, Madison and Samantha Roum, one great grandson, Brooks Landberg, five grand dogs, Gus, Jax, Remi, Maverick and Skully (Sully) and 'adopted' neighbor dog Boone. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world. He attended Hay Valley, Jamestown and Trinity elementary schools and graduated from North Bend Central High School. After high school, he went on to work at JM McDonald's, then to Watson Store Fixtures as a journeyman carpenter. He retired from Hormel Foods after 40 years in 2012. He and Donna shared their artistic talents with everyone through their craft business, Shady Lane Crafts. His carpentry skills and craftsmanship were second to none as everything he built was nothing short of perfection. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hooper. When his first grandchild was born, he was no longer Dad, he became Papa to all. He was best known for his smile, the ornery twinkle in his eye, ability to fix all things, and being 'Papa on the Spot.' He was the first to drop everything and rush off to help anyone in need. Papa could often be found mowing, tinkering in the garage, or riding around the acreage on his tractor with one of his grandkids on his lap. Sitting around was not for him as he always had a project, or ten, in the works, often resulting in a new scratch or scrape on his head. He had the best garden and swore it would get smaller every year, but it never seemed to! Papa was everyone's #1 fan, rarely missing a soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, football, hockey game, swim or track meet, rodeo, you name it, he was there cheering on his kids and grandkids. He would always use endearing names like squirt or lil' duffer and loved the naughty little antics of his grandkids. He enjoyed teaching them how to use tools and the value of hard work. His fishing trips with friends and family, which included the occasional comedic show at the boat dock for all around to enjoy, made him so happy. Anyone who was blessed to know Papa, knew he was the most loving husband, father, and papa a family could ask for. He created an amazing legacy and heaven gained one of the best. He will be missed every day. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandson and brothers, stepsister, and stepbrother. Preceded in death by his mom, Agnes Hilgenkamp, father, Vernon Hilgenkamp, brothers John and Alan Hilgenkamp, stepsister Polly Streenz, his beloved dog Butch and grand dogs Kelly, Buddy and Ruger. A graveside service for friends and family will be held at Memorial Cemetery, 800 W. 23rd St, Fremont, on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021.

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Gerald V. “Jerry” Hilgenkamp's memorial is located at: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA.
When did Gerald V. “Jerry” Hilgenkamp death?
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Latitude: 41.4516210
Longitude: -96.5058210

Family Members:

Parent

Vernon Louis “Vern” Hilgenkamp

(1919 - 2014)

Agnes Lydia Wittmann Hilgenkamp

(1917 - 1964)

Siblings

Alan Wayne Hilgenkamp

(1947 - 1959)

John William Hilgenkamp

(1955 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memorial Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516210, -96.5058210

2. First Congregational Church Columbarium
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4439000, -96.4974300

3. Ridge Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4425011, -96.5231018

4. Calvary Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4435997, -96.5271988

5. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4334370, -96.4944130

6. Critten Barrett Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4229110, -96.5577650

7. Hartung Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5182991, -96.4257965

8. Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5098080, -96.5973720

9. Maple Grove Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3880997, -96.6006012

10. Platteville Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3506012, -96.5410995

11. Pohocco Lutheran Church Cemetery
Leshara, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3462715, -96.5026627

12. Fontanelle Lutheran Cemetery
Fontanelle, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5384827, -96.4214783

13. Wiegand Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3819008, -96.6205978

14. Maple Creek Christian Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5390200, -96.5973600

15. Gods Acre Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5060997, -96.3677979

16. Little Flower Cemetery
Pohocco Township, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3350860, -96.4834470

17. Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4597015, -96.3392029

18. Johannes Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3788986, -96.6438980

19. Union Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3513985, -96.6108017

20. Bethel Methodist Cemetery
Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5583687, -96.6172409

21. Valley Cemetery
Valley, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3446999, -96.3794022

22. Colby-Morley Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664050, -96.3126470

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -96.6943970

24. Hooper Cemetery
Hooper, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6032982, -96.5419006