John Hillenbrand

Dec. 29, 1923 - Sept. 12, 2011

HAUBSTADT, INDIANA

John G. Hillenbrand, age 87 passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville after a brief illness.  He was born in Haubstadt on December 29, 1923 to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Riedford) Hillenbrand and resided there his lifetime. John retired from Whirlpool Corp. and farming.

He was a lifetime member of St. James Catholic Church.  John  was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of V.F.W. Post #1114 in Evansville.  John enjoyed square and round dancing at various clubs in the Tri-State. 

He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters; Marie Lamey and Esther Hillenbrand; 5 brothers; Frank, Edwin, Alvin, Bernard and Anthony Hillenbrand.  1 sister-in-law, Frances Kramer.     

John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anna Louise (Whitten) Hillenbrand whom he married on April 15, 1950.  One sister-in-law, Aileen Hillenbrand; One brother-in-law, Frank Kramer; nieces; Bernice Burger, Norma Regener, Teresa Van Meter and Mary Beckwith; nephews; Bob Lamey, Rick Hillenbrand, Keith Kramer and Phil Kramer.
A special cousin, Brian Lankford.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 16, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Kenneth Betz as celebrant.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites.  Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM  Thursday at Wade Funeral Home where a Rosary will be recited at 3:45 PM.  Friends may also call Friday from 9 AM until Mass time at St. James Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Condolences may be made at wadefhinc.com.

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• Larry Hamer - Sep. 14, 2011

  Dear Mrs. Hillenbrand, You may not remember me, but when I was a small boy I knew your father as Doodlebug. He took me a lot of places. I am sorry to read about John. In the late 50's early 60"s we rode to work together. He was one fine person. It may seem strange after all these years I still remember John, your parents and you. I think that just goes to show how good your family was. May God Bless You in th4 days to come.
  
  Larry Hamer
  297 Brightwater Dr. S E
  Palm Bay, Fl. 32909

• KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY - Sep. 14, 2011

  ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTEERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FORIEGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY

 

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