| 1. |  Hilderbrand, Gerald A. 'Jerry' was born on 20 Jul 1932 in Illinois; died on 11 Jun 2014 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: HILD.G001
- Military Service: Korean War, United States Army
- Funeral: 14 Jun 2014, Kohn Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois
Notes:
Mr. Gerald A. "Jerry" Hilderbrand, 81, of Louisville, Illinois, died at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his home.
Jerry was born on July 20, 1932, to Delbert and Beulah Juanita (Lister) Hilderbrand. On December 17, 1953, Jerry married Floretta "Fran" Vail at Trinity Methodist Church in Flora.
Jerry worked at the Flora Shoe Factory and several other local businesses, and he later worked in the feed mill at Effingham Clay FS in Louisville.
Jerry proudly chose to honor his country by serving in the United States Army.
He was a member of Bloom Baptist Church in Flora and the Louisville American Legion Post #914, and past member of the Flora Moose Lodge #1384, Flora Eagles Lodge #2494, and Flora V.F.W Post #3999.
Jerry loved fishing, hunting, and finding mushrooms. He enjoyed listening to the Cardinals games and was the biggest fan of his grandkids' sporting events. Above all, Jerry loved spending time with his family, friends, and two beloved dogs, Buddy and Pretty Girl.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Fran; mother, Juanita Hilderbrand; children, Debbie Goodman and husband Matt, Darel Hilderbrand and wife Misty, Kenny Hilderbrand and wife Barb, Wayne Hilderbrand and wife Tammy, Phil Hilderbrand and wife Wanda; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Betty Eastin;and brothers, Ronnie Hilderbrand and Tom Hilderbrand.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Hilderbrand, son, Frank Lynn Hilderbrand, and brother-in-law, Richard Eastin.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, IL.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2014, from 6 8 p.m. at Kohn Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, IL, with military honors.
Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS).
Buried:
Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, IL, with military honors.
Gerald married VAIL, F.F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. HILDERBRAND, Frank Lynn 'Frankie'
 was born on 27 Jan 1955 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Mar 1955 in Children's Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
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1932 - 2014 (81 years)
