Russell E. Hilger Obituary
In loving memory of Russell E. Hilger (David City, Nebraska), who departed this world on January 17, 2025 at the age of 74. Russell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Hilger and Lois Hilger (Martin); his granddaughter Lindsey Anne Hoyt; his siblings, Duane Hilger (Ellie), Pam Miratsky, Norm Hilger and Patti Ann Hilger; his in-laws, LaVena Ratkovec (Art), Art Cemper (Ardie), Chuck Cemper, Vern Cemper and Glenn Cemper; and his sister-in-law Kathy Cemper.
He is survived by: his children, Ronna Simon (Jerry), Deni Krueger (Scott), Jesse Hilger (Nicole), Shilo Hilger (Bonnie), Colter Hilger (Sasha), Ashley Mullen (Riley), Tyler Hilger (Rachel) and Norah Sadowski (James); his grandchildren, Kasey Peters (Trevis Carmichael), Nikki Thompson (Nick), Fiain Fen Uir, Cade Krueger, Tristan Hilger (Hannah), Jaren Hilger (Heather Knorr), Tatum Hilger (Jarren Wlaschin), Laurel Hilger, Spencer Hilger, Violet Hilger, Wilson Hilger, Bergan Hilger, Bailey Hilger, Grayden Hilger, Delaney Mullen, Camden Mullen, Mary-Noelle Crum, Weston Mullen, Addysen Hilger, Zooey Hilger, Margaret Hilger and Bruce Hilger; his great grandchildren, Cammerin, Caleb, Caden, Madelyn, Jack, Ellie, Amber, Raelyn, Scarlet and Karson; his brothers, Marv Hilger (Diane) and Vic Hilger (Fran); and his in-laws, Sharon Hilger, Jim Miratsky, Ron Cemper (Millie), Don Cemper, Kenny Cemper (Becky), Rick Cemper and Vic Cemper.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (580 I St, David City, NE 68632). A rosary will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery (3452 N Road, David City, NE 68632).
Memorials can be directed towards Aquinas Catholic School.
