Anthony Hilger

Anthony G. Hilger, 82, of Columbus died Friday May 17, 2002 at the Columbus Manor. Funeral Services are 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church with the Rev. Tom Weisbecker officiating. Visitation will be from 3-5 pm Monday at McKown Funeral Home and after 6 pm at St. Bonaventure Church. There will be a Vigil service at 7:30 pm at the Church on Monday. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 9:30 am until service time at the Church. Interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post # 84 American Legion Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or to the donors choice.

Anthony G. Hilger was born July 3, 1919 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Joseph and Mertle (Murphy) Hilger. He received his education in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Bud married Zathea I. Jackson on April 23, 1940 in Little Rock, Ark. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked along with Walt & Mike Behlen fabricating different steel presses at Behlen Manufacturing. He was a foreman for the tool & die department at Behlen for 34 years. He enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Bud was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.

He is survived by: Wife Zathea Hilger of Columbus, NE
Daughter Kathy (Charles) Ewert of Columbus,
Daughter Sheila (Leon) Kuta of Duncan, NE
Daughter Peg (Dean) Keep of Columbus, NE
Daughter-In-Law Kathy Hilger- Hoops of Columbus, NE
Brother Fred Hilger of Waterloo, IA

11 Grandchildren 8 Great-Grandchildren

He is preceded in death by:
Father Joseph Hilger
Mother Mertle Hilger
Son Jerry Hilger May 12, 1991
4 Brothers
2 Sisters