Died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Nye Legacy in Fremont
Bob was born December 24, 1938 in Washington County to Evie and Agnes 'Hartung' Hilgenkamp. He was raised in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School in 1957. After high school he attended Midland College and played football for one year. He then enlisted in the United States Navy. He returned to Fremont and worked several jobs before beginning a 38 year long career with the City of Fremont, Department of Utilities.
Bob was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont and served at various times on most of its boards and committees. During his younger years he played on and coached the church softball team. He was a member of the Fremont High School Booster Club, an avid Husker and Cubs fan, and traveler.
Bob married Charlotte Harmeyer on December 26, 1965 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She preceded him in death on April 14, 1997. Bob then married Judith Smith on May 9, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont.
Survivors:
Wife Judith Smith of Hooper, NE
Children Heather Ramig of Fremont, NE (fiancé Randy Garver)
Grant Hilgenkamp of Omaha, NE (wife Alex Hilgenkamp)
Amber Porter of Chicago, IL (husband Andrew Porter)
Gonzalo Lacayo of Tilarán, Costa Rica (wife Gaby Lacayo)
Step-daughter Amber Smith of Hooper, NE
Step-children Todd Smith (wife Shari Smith), Brent Smith (wife Becky Smith),
Megan Smith and their families.
Grandchildren Claire Ramig, Katie Ramig, Ethan Hilgenkamp, and Daisy Porter
Sister Jeanette Phillippe of Casper, WY.
Brother Arnold Hilgenkamp (wife Jan Hilgenkamp) of Minneapolis, MN.
Mother-in-law Margaret Harmeyer of Ft. Wayne, IN.
Sister-in-law Dorothy Gilmore of Ft. Wayne, IN.
Nieces and nephews
Bob was preceded in death by his first wife Charlotte, two sisters, brother, and parents.
The funeral will be at 10:30am on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, NE. The Rev. Dan Heuer will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Endowment Fund. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Norma Harutng
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 11, 2019 We would like to offer your family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your father rest in peace.Richard "Dick" Peterson
Phoenix, AZ Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Bob was one of the nicest guys I ever met. He never had a bad word to say about anyone or anything. Of course he must have had some, we all do but he inspired the rest of us with his kind gentle manner. He was a dependable football team member who helped make the game fun. Fair winds and following seas shipmate. I'll see you at our next port of call!Dick
Tommy & Toni Dorenkamp
Fremont, NE Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Amber and family, Tommy and I remember you dad's great smile and total support of all of you. We both had the opportunity to spend a few weeks talking and sharing with him, when I was going through my re-habilitation at Nye Legacy. His visits we're very welcomed and I only hope that our talks helped him as much as they helped us. His is at peace now with your mom and I know his smile has return to his face. All of you are in our thoughts.Tommy & Toni Dorenkamp
Joyce A Stork
Henderson, NV Monday, December 9, 2019 With sympathy to Heather, Grant, Amber, Judy, and families. Bob had such a soft heart and loved you all so much, even when he was grumpy. His grumpy days are over now and only joy lies ahead for him in eternity. I pray for your peace as you say goodbye for now. Much love to all of you.