Eugene Hildebrand
Gillespie | Save
Eugene M. Hildebrand, 93, of Gillespie, IL, died at his residence on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 9:30 am.
He was born September 17, 1929, in Carlinville, IL to Kayo Hildebrand & Anna Komnick Hildebrand. He married Norma L. Jones Hildebrand on July 12, 1949 in Gillespie, IL. He was a farmer. Eugene was a veteran of the US Marines after having served during Korea. Eugene was a member of the VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Gillespie, and a former member of the Gillespie Elevator Board.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Cooper of Gillespie, IL, daughter in laws, Stephanie Hildebrand of Lone Rock, WI, Michelle Hildebrand Hutchinson of Lone Rock, WI, grandchildren, Ross (Lilia) Cooper, Graham (Terry) Cooper, Austin (Amanda) Hildebrand, Dylan Hildebrand, Jennifer (Nick) Fleur, Mick Hildebrand, 7 great-grandchildren, caregivers, Lois and Stormee.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, and sons, Rodney Hildebrand, Steven Hildebrand, Gary Hildebrand, and son-in-law, John Cooper.
Friends may call on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gillespie from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Funeral services are Monday, November 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gillespie. Burial will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Carlinville, IL. Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or Macoupin County Animal Shelter. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Kravanya Funeral Home
