On August 1, 1948, he was married to LaVerne M. Carlson in the Marietta Presbyterian Church in rural Colon. Following his marriage, he farmed in that area near Colon all of his working years.
Leslie had been active in 4-H programs and had served on the board of school district 82. He had also been a member of the Saunders County Pork Producers. And he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Fremont.
Survivors: wife - LaVerne
2 sons - Dan and wife Linda Hilgenkamp of Searcy, Arkansas
and their 2 sons Bradley and Blake
Dave and wife Andrea Hilgenkamp of Colon
and their 2 sons Matthew and Andrew
1 sister - Ethellean Barth of Fremont
Leslie was preceded in death by a sister and 2 brothers.
The funeral service will be 10 AM Monday (March 23rd) in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont, with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery north of Arlington.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Sunday (March 22nd) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 2 to 4 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(1)
Randy Johnson
Elkhorn, Ne Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Dave and Laverne, So sorry to hear of Les passing away, he was always very happy and a very pleasant customer, and was so happy about the new Cadillac. It is never easy to losse someone you Love, but know that you will see him again, if you need anything, please feel free to call me at amytime. Randy