David Hildebrandt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David L. Hildebrandt, 84, husband of Linda June (Edmonds) Hildebrandt, passed from this life to his eternal home in heaven on Friday, May 27, 2022. David was born in Enid, Oklahoma, July 5, 1937, the 3rd son of Fred and Irene (Peckham) Hildebrandt. He grew up with his older brothers, Jack and Freddie: hunting, fishing and helping their Dad drive the beer delivery truck and ice truck. He started at an early age raising and selling rabbits, working at the icehouse chopping ice and anything else he could do to help his family. In school he loved science and was a member of the chemistry club. He was a member of Si Anna Phi and Delta Theta. He graduated from Enid High School in 1955. David attended Oklahoma A&M which became Oklahoma State University during his time there. His interest was in Geology but changed majors to Business. He rented a room with a group of men who became lifelong friends and have continued to spend time together. David graduated May 29,1960 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. His first job out of college was with Ahrberg Milling Company in Stillwater, OK. Thanks to his college roommates from Morris, OK, he met the love of his life Linda June Edmonds. On a trip to Morris for a weekend, David joined along and when he met Linda, it was love at first sight and they married July 22, 1961. Just this past July they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends. A few months after their wedding, David followed in both his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Although he was never called up to active duty, he was proud to serve his country for two years. He was also a member of the Oklahoma National Guard and served May 21, 1960 – May 20, 1965. He earned the Oklahoma National Guard Long Service Medal on January 19, 1966. After the birth of their first child, Scott Lee - 1962, they moved to Broken Arrow to work for W. R. Grace where David worked as a traveling salesman selling agricultural fertilizer. During this time, their second child, Cindy Lin – 1965, was born and now their family was complete. He met so many great friends through this job but this is not where he would retire. After 5 years, Bob Ahrberg rehired David to manage and be part owner of Ahrberg Milling Company of Morrison, OK. Three years later David bought the Mill outright and was putting his business degree to very good use. For the next 30 plus years, this would be home. David was a proud member of the Morrison Lions Club, the Elks Lodge and helped with 4-H, FFA, Community events and was a member of the First Christian Church. He is very well known for the Lion’s Club Stag Party which he lead coordinator for over 30 years and raised thousands of dollars for the Community of Morrison. David was a very respected businessman in the community and in the surrounding agricultural community. David served on the Morrison School Board where he helped hire many first time teachers that today have said changed their lives. He also served on the Meridian Vo-tech Board of Directors for 15+ years. David always believed in a good education and wanted to help schools fulfill their goals by working behind the scenes. He was very involved with his children who were extremely active in sports, 4-H and FFA at Morrison Public Schools. He was very proud of both as they achieved their dreams. They both graduated from Morrison HS then went on to graduate from David’s Alma Mater, Oklahoma State University. Scott and Cindy were his pride and joy! David would eventually sell the Mill although he continued to work there for a bit, then he worked for a few years at the Perry Coop. David’s expertise in the wheat markets was well known and sought after. He loved his work and the employees and communities he served loved him. In 2006, David and Linda moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to be near their grandchildren. At this point they had 5 grandchildren, 4 in Broken Arrow and 1 in Bartlett, Tennessee. They joined South BA Baptist Church where they quickly got involved in Sunday School and service areas of the church. They loved working VBS and David was an offering counter which put his business mind to work. Their church community was an incredibly important part of their lives. Living in Broken Arrow allowed them to attend football, softball, basketball games, dance recitals and more of Adam, Chelsea, Morgan and Megan. The coaches quickly got to know them as David always wanted to talk to them after the games. They also would drive to see Kylee in her Karate and Skeet shoot tournaments in Tennessee. They lived for their grandchildren and enjoyed time with them baking cookies and eating ice cream at their house or just having time to visit. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in David’s name to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org David always believed that there would be a cure for his precious wife, Linda and we will continue that dream for him! Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda, of Broken Arrow: Son, Scott Hildebrandt and his wife, Cheryl, of Broken Arrow; Daughter, Cindy Hildebrandt Nelson, of McKinney, Texas. 5 Grandchildren: Adam Hildebrandt and his wife Carissa, of Broken Arrow; Chelsea Hildebrandt Lively and her husband, Jacob of Hurst, Texas; Morgan Hildebrandt Wardle and her husband, Joshua, of Henderson, Texas; Megan Hildebrandt Hallof and her husband, Wesley of Humble, Texas; Kylee Nelson Andersen and her husband, Christian, of Little Elm, Texas. 7 Great Grandchildren: Ella, Noah, Sophia, Oaklee, Isaiah, Jadon, and Ryan Eden. Nieces & Nephew: Kay Hildebrandt Irwin, Sue Ellen Hildebrandt Neal, Neal Hildebrandt. Those who preceded David in death were his parents: Fred and Irene Hildebrandt, brothers: Jack Henry Hildebrandt and his wife, Mary, and Freddy Ray Hildebrandt and his wife, Heasuk.

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David Hildebrandt

July 5, 1937 - May 27, 2022