Paul Hilgendorf Obituary (1917

LINCOLN- Paul Hilgendorf, 104, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln, IL. Paul was born on June 23, 1917 in rural Emden, IL. The son of Otto and Helena (Story) Hilgendorf. Paul is survived by his friend, Fred Heidbreder. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ben Hilgendorf; and his sister, Margery Oltmann. Paul was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Upon graduation from high school, his father gave him 120 acres of farmland and four mules in which to farm with. He was very mechanically inclined; he was considered an expert tinkerer. Paul was also fond of flying Piper Airplanes. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Union Station Cemetery in Union, IL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.