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Gerald Eugene Hillmann

September 6, 1945 ~ July 27, 2018 (age 72) 72 Years Old

Gerald Hillmann Obituary

Gerald Hillmann was born on September 6, 1945 to Carl and Clara (Preisinger) Hillmann in Seward, Nebraska. He attended St. John Lutheran School in Seward and graduated from Seward High School in 1964. He then attended Milwaukee Tech College, graduating in 1971. On August 8, 1970, Gerald was united in marriage to Lynne Graf in Grafton, Wisconsin. Gerald was a farmer and electrician. He worked for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln as an electrician for 40 years, retiring in 2012. He was a member of Camp Creek Threshers, Prairie Blacksmith Association and Boy Scouts. He enjoyed woodworking in his free time. Gerald passed away on July 27, 2018 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 21 days. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Hillmann, Seward, Nebraska; daughter, Jean Ellen (Paul) Ozbun, Sapulpa, Oklahoma; son, Gregor (Christina) Hillmann, Staplehurst, Nebraska; granddaughter, Megan Hillmann; sister-in-law, Jane Hillmann, York, Nebraska; nephew, Terry Hillmann, York, Nebraska. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Clara Hillmann; brother, Alfred Hillmann. Visitation Time(s)
SIGNING OF REMEMBERANCE BOOK
Thursday, August 2, 2018
from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
at Volzke Funeral Home
(Family will greet friends from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

Service:
10:00 am - Friday, August 3rd 2018 St. John Lutheran Church 919 N. Columbia Ave. Seward, NE  68434
Officiating:
Pastor Arthur Schauer
Inurnment:
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Ruby, Nebraska

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