Obituaries

Windsor - Robert (Bob) Franklin Hildebrandt, age 75, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, after a short illness at UW hospital, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 24, 1948, in Madison, WI to Robert and Alberta (Loeser) Hildebrandt. He was raised as a Catholic and had a loving relationship with God. He was employed as a Union Ironworker for 40 years until his retirement. After retirement, he continued working as a carpenter, building decks, sunrooms, and many other things. Bob was a wonderful person, always willing to help anyone out. He was the most loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be missed terribly by our family and others. He was married to his loving wife of 56 years, Sandra (Annen) Hildebrandt who preceded him in death in April of this year.

Bob is survived by daughters Kelly and Kerry Hildebrandt (Mike) and son Christopher Hildebrandt; granddaughters, Kyli Mecum (Tre), Jenna Noltemeyer (Jack), Kendall, Karlee, Chloe Hildebrandt, and Karina Abrajan; grandsons, Colton Mecum and Zachary Tenjum and great grandson, Crew Robbins, his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy, grandson Austin Hildebrandt, his parents, his brother James Hildebrandt, his sister and husband, Joanna and Curt Adler, and son-in-law, Brian Noltemeyer. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ryan Funeral home, 6924 Lake Rd, Deforest. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at Lake Windsor Country Club, 4268 Golf Dr, Windsor, WI. A special thanks to Ron and Denise Wood, Bob’s best friend for the last 67 years, and Carin Evenson for all her support. Thank you to all friends and family that supported Bob after the loss of Sandy.