Oliver N. Hibbeler

Donations in memory of Ollie can be made to the Ethical Society of Mid Rivers PO Box 1928, St. Peters, MO for their food pantry project or to the Native American Heritage Association, PO Box 512, Rapid City, SD 57709. Oliver Nicholas Hibbeler, JR of O'Fallon MO passed away suddenly on August 3rd, 2009 at the age of 78. He was the cherished husband of Shirley (Haislip) Hibbeler and loving father of Cheryl (Jim Karll) Hibbeler, Mark (Lynn) Hibbeler and Laurie(Paul) McGowan. Best grandfather to Chris (Lara) Pieper, Danny (Mina) Pieper, Nick and Adam Hibbeler, and Kathleen McGowan. Also grandfather to Eric Little, Stephanie, Steven, and Megan Karll. Ollie was born in St. Louis in 1930 and lived in O'Fallon for 73 years. For 50 years he was a proud dental technician and he owned two labs, HODD and Lake Ozark Dental Laboratory. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion, O'Fallon Post. He served for over 15 years on O'Fallon Planning & Zoning and was an early organizer and volunteer for the O'Fallon Community Athletic Association. His many friends and loving family will never forget his eternal curiosity and eclectic mix of interests. He had many diverse collections and memberships in collectors' associations. His most passionate interests were in bottle openers /American breweriana and fishing tackle/lures. He and his wife enjoyed each other's company on many collector conventions around the country. Ollie led his best friend Shirley on the dance floor for 57 years at many of the fairs and festivals around the county. He was ever the optimist and continued learning something new every day of his life. He was well known as a friend to many and he was thankful new friends he'd made in the last two years at the Ethical Society where he confirmed his life's motto, "Do unto others as you would have it done unto you." He was a role model for his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He will not be forgotten. He also leaves behind his brothers Walter ( Roberta) Hibbeler, Glennon (Jane Hibbeler, and Philip (Louann) Hibbeler and sisters Dorothy(Floyd)Vincent, Susan (Jim) Mudd, and Mary (Larry) Holzhauser. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Edna and Oliver N Hibbeler Sr, and his brother Gerald (Dolly) Hibbeler.