Charles Lee Hildabrand

Charles Lee Hildabrand, 90, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at The Springs of Boca Ciega Bay.

A graveside service will be held in New Union Cemetery on Thursday, 3/10/22 @ 10 AM with Brian Wachendorf officiating. There will be a luncheon afterwards at the American Legion in Lincoln. Services are being provided by Fricke, Calvert, Schrader Funeral Home.

"Charlie" was born on April 19, 1931 in Logan County, KY, the son of Jesse Sr. and Zula (Anderson) Hildabrand. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving from 1951-1954. While stationed in Germany, he met and married Mathilde Perzl April 9, 1954 in Munich and she preceded him in death in 1994. He later married Mary Davis in Ft. Myers, FL in 2003 and she survives.

Charles was employed at Eaton Corp. in Lincoln for 35 years; retiring in 1993. He enjoyed Nascar and always felt the "need for speed". He also enjoyed traveling across the country in his RV.

Survivors include his son, Rick Hildabrand (Christina) of Gulfport, FL, his daughter, Cindy Hildabrand of
Harrisburg, PA, grandsons, Adam and Dylan Hildabrand of Gulfport, FL and a step-daughter, Dawn Gessner of Dayton, OH. He is also survived by a sister, Mary Gasaway of Overland Park, KS, a brother, Alfred Hildabrand of Nashville, TN, and several loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mathilde, brother Jesse Jr., and brother, Jerry.

Donations may be made to The Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center @ thepew.org/donate-now.