Gilbert P. Hilgenkamp, 71, of Arlington died Monday, June 8, 1987, at Memorial Community Hospital, in Blair.

(veteran)

He was born May 7, 1916, in Arlington, where he lived all of his life.

He farmed six miles northeast of Arlington, and was a veteran of World War II, where he was a Sergeant of the First Calvary Division. He was in the Army for over three years, and was stationed in the South Pacific.

Hilgenkamp was also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Arlington, the Lutheran Laymen’s League, and a member of the American Legion Post 71 of Arlington.

On February 23, 1947, he married Verna Hoegermeyer at St. John’s Church in Hooper.

Survivors include his wife, Verna; 3 sons, Arlen of Grand Island, Duane of Arlington and Ronnie D. of Arlington; 2 brothers, Vernon of Scribner and Floyd of Arlington, and 6 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents G. W. and Dora (Schmidt) Hilgenkamp.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, north of Arlington, Pastor Dennis Maaske will officiate.

Burial will be at St. Paul’s Cemetery, north of Arlington. Organ and choir director will be Dennis Godeman.

Pallbearers will be Gerald Hilgenkamp, Stanley Hilgenkamp, James Hilgenkamp, Dale Hilgenkamp, Gerald Hoegermeyer, and Merill Hoegermeyer.

Memorials may be given to the church.

Visitations are in progress at Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington.

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Gilbert P. Hilgenkamp was born on May 7, 1916 at Arlington, Nebraska. He was the son of G.W. and Dora (Schmidt) Hilgenkamp. He was baptized on May 28, 1916 and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on March 29, 1931. He was united in Holy Matrimony with Verna Hoegermeyer on February 23, 1947 at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Hooper, Nebraska.

He entered into the United States Army on June 13, 1942 and served as Sergeant in the 1st Cavalry Division in the South Pacific during WWII. He was honorably discharged on November 25, 1945.

Gilbert lived in the Arlington area all his life. He farmed six miles north east of Arlington. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Laymen’s League and the American Legion Post #71 at Arlington.

He passed from this life Monday, June 8, 1987 at Memorial Community Hospital at Blair, Nebraska at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 1 day. He is survived by his wife, Verna; three sons, Arlen of Grand Island, Duane and Ronnie D., both of Arlington; two brothers, Vernon of Scribner and Floyd of Arlington, and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family of Gilbert Hilgenkamp wish to extend their gratitude for your kindness and sympathy expressed by your presence at this funeral service and to invite you to lunch at the parish hall immediately following the committal service.

In Memory of Gilbert P. Hilgenkamp

May 7, 1916 Arlington, Nebraska; June 8, 1987 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 1987 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Arlington, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Dennis Maaske. Organist & Choir Director: Mr. Dennis Godeman. The Church Choir will sing “Amazing Grace”. The Funeral Congregation will sing Hymn #516 “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”; Hymn #381 “Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus”

Pallbearers: Gerald Hilgenkamp, James Hilgenkamp, Gerald Hoegermeyer, Dale Hilgenkamp, Stanley Hilgenkamp, Merle Hoegermeyer

Military Graveside Services will be conducted by Arlington V.F.W. Post #8332 and American Legion Post #71

Interment: St. Paul’s Cemetery, Arlington, Nebraska

Arrangements by Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, Arlington, Nebraska

~~~Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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