Memorial
Walter F. Hilmer, 79, of Liberty, Missouri formerly of Cedar Rapids died Sunday December 4, 2016 in Liberty. Services at 10:00 AM on Friday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday.
Survivors include two sons Teddy (Laurianne) of Kansas City, Missouri and Randy of Cedar Rapids; a sister Adeline Rompot of Marion and a brother Marvin of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He is also survived by four grandchildren Josh, Linda, Danika, Juan and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two wives, a daughter Lynette Vega, three brothers Eldo, Rueben, and Ralph; and three sisters Gladys, Alice and Mae.
Walt was born on February 22, 1937 in Iowa City the son of Arthur and Edna Hesse Hilmer. He married Nadine Overhiser on September 6, 1959 in Marion. Nadine passed away in 1996. He later married Theresa Henderson on October 3. 1998 in Marion. Theresa passed away in 2009.
Walt was a surveyor for the Iowa D.O.T. for over 43 years, retiring in 1999. He was a longtime member of the 1st Baptist Church in Marion.
Walt has a great sense of humor. He was a faithful, loving, true, and kind man. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in Walt’s name.