Raymond Joseph Hilgart

November 10, 1931 - August 30, 2019

Raymond Joseph Hilgart Age 87, of Park Falls, died on Friday August 30, 2019 at The Waterford Assisted Living in Park Falls. He was born on November 10, 1931 in Park Falls, the son of Edward and Mary (Kundinger) Hilgart. After graduating high school, Raymond entered the United States Army and served in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Raymond made a career out of the military and while serving he earned a business degree and a degree in electrical engineering. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1978. On December 4, 1953 he married Hisako Ishiguro in Japan. She preceded him in death in 2011. Raymond then returned to Park Falls and on June 8, 2013 he married Barbara Gutmann-Anetsberger who preceded him in death in July of this year. Raymond is survived by: his son Kenneth Hilgart of New York, NY (2)stepchildren: Janet (James) Schumacher of Stacy, MN Frank (Jennifer) Anetsberger of Park Falls (8)step-grandchildren (4)step-great-grandchildren (2)sisters: Marilyn (Robert) Weber of Park Falls Ardith Ochalek of Milwaukee (2)brothers: Fred (Shelley) Hilgart of Winter Thomas (Klara) Hilgart of Wind Lake and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Hisako, his second wife Barbara, and his brother Eugene Hilgart. Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 7, 2019 at 10:30am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Park Falls. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara will officiate. Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls with military honors under the auspices of the Park Falls American Legion Post. A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until the hour of the service. The Novitzke Funeral Home in Park Falls is assisting the family. www.novitzkefuneralhome.com