Son of Olive & the late Raymond Hilligardt; father of Janice (Maik) Barthel, Linda (Chris) Genz & Gregory (Stacey) Hilligardt; grandfather of Mallory, Steven, James, Olivia & one on the way; brother of Karen (Rich) Caravelli, Marilyn Hilligardt, Christine (Danny) Goers & Sandra (Jim) Murray; former husband of Frances Dale Hilligardt. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. He is preceded in death by his nephew, Brian Caravelli. Memorials - American Cancer Society.