Ernest F. Hildebrand Obituary (1915 - 2006)

Ernest F. "Ernie" Hildebrand, 91, of Decatur died Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 6:37 p.m. in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born April 5, 1915 in Rosamond, IL, son of Gustav Mary Tamingo Hildebrand. He was a graduate of Rosemond High School and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Born in Rosamond and later lived in Pana where he worked at George Penwell Department Store. In 1965 they moved to Decatur where he owned and operated Fay Fabrics Draperies until 1977 when he retired. Ernie was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Decatur; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4431, Pana; American Legion, Pana; RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), Decatur ; and he was active in the Rock Springs Environmental Club. He enjoyed camping and was an excellent gardener. Ernie married Margaret O. Scott on September 5, 1937 in Rosamond. She died February 3, 2003. He is survived by his children: Margie Malone husband Pat, Maroa, IL; Mary Kay Harris fianc Morris Ennis, Decatur, IL; Douglas Hildebrand wife Marsha, Peoria, IL; Stanley Hildebrand wife Mary, Metamora, IL; 10 grandchildren: Mark, Leah, Stacey, Nickey, Mandy, Jennifer, Keith, Leslie, Lindsay Brad; and 7 great grandchildren: Maddy, Tyler, Abby, Aaron, Brynn, Brayden, and Cameron. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers: Louis, Henry, and Edward; and 3 sisters: Alma, Louise and Minnie. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Thursday, January 4, 2007 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond, IL with graveside military rites by VFW/AmVets/American Legion Honor Guard, Pana. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in First Congregational United Church of Christ, Decatur and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana.