Harvey Vernon Hilmer was born 24 February 1922, (his parents' 8th wedding anniversary), the fourth child of Frank and Thiebe (Oltmans) Hilmer. He was born on the family farm northwest of Columbus which he would work the rest of his life and eventually own.
He was confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus in 1936, and was a member of that church for the rest of his life.
He attended School District 71 in Platte County and graduated from there in June 1937.
He served in the United States Army during World War II (October 1942-September 1945) as a member of the 347th Field Artillery Battalion, including 17 seven months overseas in Africa and Italy. During ten months in Italy, Cpl. Harvey V. Hilmer, earned several decorations serving as a radio operator with the 91st division. While observing the enemy up on the forward line with the infantry, he was wounded, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Other decorations received were the Good Conduct Ribbon, European Campaign Ribbon with three battle stars, Driver's Badge and a Marksman's Badge. His unit was cited several times for driving back the enemy and his battery of 105's for the speed and accuracy of its firing.
Returning to his home town and the farm he had grown up on, he married Gail J. Jones on March 3, 1949, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Their eldest child, Linda Marie, was stillborn. Four years later, a second daughter, Debra Jane was born and a son (Vernon Harvey) arrived three years after that.
Harvey spent most of the rest of his years caring for and cultivating the farm along with his brother, Clarence. He instilled a strong work ethic in both of his children.
Harvey's greatest blessings in life were his grandchildren. His first grandchild, Eric Anthony Graham, was born in 1978, and was joined by Matthew Leigh Hilmer, Mark Ryan Hilmer, Amanda Elizabeth Jahn and Daniel Aaron Hilmer. Unfortunately, the two youngest grandchildren had very little time to spend with their grandfather as Harvey died suddenly and unexpectedly immediately following surgery on May 16, 1994, at Columbus Hospital.
He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, three brothers (Clarence, Kenneth and Norman Hilmer) and three sisters (Sadie Curtis, Elsie Staub and Pearl Catlett).
He was preceded in death by his parents, his elder brother, Edward Hilmer, and his infant daughter.
A white oak tree was planted in his memory in Pawnee Park and a memory brick was bought in his honor and placed at the Higgins Memorial also in Pawnee Park.
Though we miss the sound of your voice
We often hear it within the music of Nature.
Though we miss your strength,
We now somehow find it within ourselves.
Though we miss your guidance,
We often find it in lessons from the past.
Though we miss your smile,
We see it on the faces of our children and once again feel its warmth.
Though we miss your love,
When we can bear to search, we find it within our hearts.
Though it has been hard for us,
We are better and stronger because you existed.
Though we miss you everyday -
You are with us always.
Love, Your Daughter & Son
He was confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus in 1936, and was a member of that church for the rest of his life.
He attended School District 71 in Platte County and graduated from there in June 1937.
He served in the United States Army during World War II (October 1942-September 1945) as a member of the 347th Field Artillery Battalion, including 17 seven months overseas in Africa and Italy. During ten months in Italy, Cpl. Harvey V. Hilmer, earned several decorations serving as a radio operator with the 91st division. While observing the enemy up on the forward line with the infantry, he was wounded, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Other decorations received were the Good Conduct Ribbon, European Campaign Ribbon with three battle stars, Driver's Badge and a Marksman's Badge. His unit was cited several times for driving back the enemy and his battery of 105's for the speed and accuracy of its firing.
Returning to his home town and the farm he had grown up on, he married Gail J. Jones on March 3, 1949, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Their eldest child, Linda Marie, was stillborn. Four years later, a second daughter, Debra Jane was born and a son (Vernon Harvey) arrived three years after that.
Harvey spent most of the rest of his years caring for and cultivating the farm along with his brother, Clarence. He instilled a strong work ethic in both of his children.
Harvey's greatest blessings in life were his grandchildren. His first grandchild, Eric Anthony Graham, was born in 1978, and was joined by Matthew Leigh Hilmer, Mark Ryan Hilmer, Amanda Elizabeth Jahn and Daniel Aaron Hilmer. Unfortunately, the two youngest grandchildren had very little time to spend with their grandfather as Harvey died suddenly and unexpectedly immediately following surgery on May 16, 1994, at Columbus Hospital.
He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, three brothers (Clarence, Kenneth and Norman Hilmer) and three sisters (Sadie Curtis, Elsie Staub and Pearl Catlett).
He was preceded in death by his parents, his elder brother, Edward Hilmer, and his infant daughter.
A white oak tree was planted in his memory in Pawnee Park and a memory brick was bought in his honor and placed at the Higgins Memorial also in Pawnee Park.
Though we miss the sound of your voice
We often hear it within the music of Nature.
Though we miss your strength,
We now somehow find it within ourselves.
Though we miss your guidance,
We often find it in lessons from the past.
Though we miss your smile,
We see it on the faces of our children and once again feel its warmth.
Though we miss your love,
When we can bear to search, we find it within our hearts.
Though it has been hard for us,
We are better and stronger because you existed.
Though we miss you everyday -
You are with us always.
Love, Your Daughter & Son
Harvey Vernon Hilmer was born 24 February 1922, (his parents' 8th wedding anniversary), the fourth child of Frank and Thiebe (Oltmans) Hilmer. He was born on the family farm northwest of Columbus which he would work the rest of his life and eventually own.
He was confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus in 1936, and was a member of that church for the rest of his life.
He attended School District 71 in Platte County and graduated from there in June 1937.
He served in the United States Army during World War II (October 1942-September 1945) as a member of the 347th Field Artillery Battalion, including 17 seven months overseas in Africa and Italy. During ten months in Italy, Cpl. Harvey V. Hilmer, earned several decorations serving as a radio operator with the 91st division. While observing the enemy up on the forward line with the infantry, he was wounded, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Other decorations received were the Good Conduct Ribbon, European Campaign Ribbon with three battle stars, Driver's Badge and a Marksman's Badge. His unit was cited several times for driving back the enemy and his battery of 105's for the speed and accuracy of its firing.
Returning to his home town and the farm he had grown up on, he married Gail J. Jones on March 3, 1949, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Their eldest child, Linda Marie, was stillborn. Four years later, a second daughter, Debra Jane was born and a son (Vernon Harvey) arrived three years after that.
Harvey spent most of the rest of his years caring for and cultivating the farm along with his brother, Clarence. He instilled a strong work ethic in both of his children.
Harvey's greatest blessings in life were his grandchildren. His first grandchild, Eric Anthony Graham, was born in 1978, and was joined by Matthew Leigh Hilmer, Mark Ryan Hilmer, Amanda Elizabeth Jahn and Daniel Aaron Hilmer. Unfortunately, the two youngest grandchildren had very little time to spend with their grandfather as Harvey died suddenly and unexpectedly immediately following surgery on May 16, 1994, at Columbus Hospital.
He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, three brothers (Clarence, Kenneth and Norman Hilmer) and three sisters (Sadie Curtis, Elsie Staub and Pearl Catlett).
He was preceded in death by his parents, his elder brother, Edward Hilmer, and his infant daughter.
A white oak tree was planted in his memory in Pawnee Park and a memory brick was bought in his honor and placed at the Higgins Memorial also in Pawnee Park.
Though we miss the sound of your voice
We often hear it within the music of Nature.
Though we miss your strength,
We now somehow find it within ourselves.
Though we miss your guidance,
We often find it in lessons from the past.
Though we miss your smile,
We see it on the faces of our children and once again feel its warmth.
Though we miss your love,
When we can bear to search, we find it within our hearts.
Though it has been hard for us,
We are better and stronger because you existed.
Though we miss you everyday -
You are with us always.
Love, Your Daughter & Son
He was confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus in 1936, and was a member of that church for the rest of his life.
He attended School District 71 in Platte County and graduated from there in June 1937.
He served in the United States Army during World War II (October 1942-September 1945) as a member of the 347th Field Artillery Battalion, including 17 seven months overseas in Africa and Italy. During ten months in Italy, Cpl. Harvey V. Hilmer, earned several decorations serving as a radio operator with the 91st division. While observing the enemy up on the forward line with the infantry, he was wounded, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Other decorations received were the Good Conduct Ribbon, European Campaign Ribbon with three battle stars, Driver's Badge and a Marksman's Badge. His unit was cited several times for driving back the enemy and his battery of 105's for the speed and accuracy of its firing.
Returning to his home town and the farm he had grown up on, he married Gail J. Jones on March 3, 1949, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Their eldest child, Linda Marie, was stillborn. Four years later, a second daughter, Debra Jane was born and a son (Vernon Harvey) arrived three years after that.
Harvey spent most of the rest of his years caring for and cultivating the farm along with his brother, Clarence. He instilled a strong work ethic in both of his children.
Harvey's greatest blessings in life were his grandchildren. His first grandchild, Eric Anthony Graham, was born in 1978, and was joined by Matthew Leigh Hilmer, Mark Ryan Hilmer, Amanda Elizabeth Jahn and Daniel Aaron Hilmer. Unfortunately, the two youngest grandchildren had very little time to spend with their grandfather as Harvey died suddenly and unexpectedly immediately following surgery on May 16, 1994, at Columbus Hospital.
He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, three brothers (Clarence, Kenneth and Norman Hilmer) and three sisters (Sadie Curtis, Elsie Staub and Pearl Catlett).
He was preceded in death by his parents, his elder brother, Edward Hilmer, and his infant daughter.
A white oak tree was planted in his memory in Pawnee Park and a memory brick was bought in his honor and placed at the Higgins Memorial also in Pawnee Park.
Though we miss the sound of your voice
We often hear it within the music of Nature.
Though we miss your strength,
We now somehow find it within ourselves.
Though we miss your guidance,
We often find it in lessons from the past.
Though we miss your smile,
We see it on the faces of our children and once again feel its warmth.
Though we miss your love,
When we can bear to search, we find it within our hearts.
Though it has been hard for us,
We are better and stronger because you existed.
Though we miss you everyday -
You are with us always.
Love, Your Daughter & Son
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