Robert Hildebrand

Robert “Bob” W. Hildebrand, 71, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Bright Kavanagh House from lung cancer. He was born September 11, 1940 to Vern and Viola (Pyle) Hildebrand in Washington, Iowa.

Bob worked as a building maintenance manager for KVI, and EMCO. Previously he worked at Schmitt & Henry where he built many pieces of furniture. He was a member of Ft. Des Moines Church of Christ. Bob enjoyed sports especially NASCAR and football. He enjoyed cooking, talking politics, and fishing.

Bob is survived by his wife of 41 years, Doris; children, Jerry Hildebrand, April Kirby, Shelley (Scott) Stout, and Rodney (Amy) Hildebrand; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Vern Jr. (Cathy), William, Kenneth (Jolene), and James; sister, Barbara (Norman) Visner; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Barbara Martin; three brothers; and one sister.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Fort Des Moines Church of Christ, 244 E. Army Post Road. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St.

Memorial contributions may be given to Bright Kavanagh House or Fort Des Moines Church of Christ. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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