Obituary

Norbert Fred Louis “Whitey” Hildreth

December 10, 1939 - November 20, 2018

Norbert Fred Louis

Norbert Fred Louis “Whitey” Hildreth, 78, of Lincoln passed away November 20, 2018. Born December 10, 1939 in Nebraska City to Harry and Clara (Sporhase) Hildreth. Retired from Goodyear Marketing Dept. Member of Grace Lutheran Church; Goodyear Sportsmans Club; Moose Lodge; Cornhusker Chapter Beer Club; Collector of Beer Advertising, Elvis, Goodyear and Nascar memorabilia. Enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards.

Family members include his wife, Kathy; children, Richard Hildreth and friend, Beth; Donald (Laura) Hildreth; granddaughter, Kaitlin; grandson, Ryan; brother, Lefty (Patsy) Hildreth all of Lincoln; sister-in-laws, Linda (Andy) Anderson, Louise David, Carol McGill, Susan McGill and Lynnette McGill; friend, Vickie Hunnicutt; former wife and friend, Nancy; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by parents, in-laws, Steve McGill and Nick David and Sara McGill.

Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday (11/26/18) Grace Lutheran Church 2225 Washington Street. Family requests casual attire. Prior Private Burial.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials to American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association or to the Church.

Visitation beginning 3:00pm Sunday 11/25/18 with Family greeting friends from 4:00pm -6:00pm at Roper & Sons Funeral Home 4300 O Street.

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