Herbert F. Hildebrand

Herbert F. Hildebrand, 77, of Butler died Sunday at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born May 6, 1941, in Jefferson Township, he was a son of the late Henry Hildebrand and Mae Lutz Hildebrand.

Herb was a graduate of Knoch High School and worked as a surgical technician at Butler Memorial Hospital, retiring in July of 2006 following 45 years.

He attended St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church in Butler. He was a member of the U.S. Bowling Cannon (USBC), various bowling leagues in the Butler area, the N.R.A. and was an avid hunter.

He played softball in the Butler County softball leagues for more than 45 years, was an avid sports and sports trivia fan, and had enjoyed his family gatherings, his grandchildren and his friends.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Army.

Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Judith A. Green Hildebrand, whom he married Jan. 16, 1970; two sons, Stephen D. Hildebrand of Butler and Richard T. (Danielle) Hildebrand of Ellwood City; two grandsons, Grant and Max; and one more grandchild expected soon; two brothers, Robert (Darlene) Hildebrand of Petrolia and Ralph (Ruth) Hildebrand of Butler; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth.

HILDEBRAND — Friends of Herbert F. Hildebrand, who died Sunday, June 3, 2018, will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1660 N. Main St. Extension, Butler. The Rev. Nick Argentieri, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at Saxonburg Cemetery.