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Hildenbrand, Harold A.
Hildenbrand, Ely; 25 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Jordan; son-in-law, Clayton Tilton; parents, Martin Hildenbrand and Velma Hildenbrand Kimm; and a sister, Irene.
Harold was born Feb. 20, 1938, in Des Moines and had been a resident of Cedar Rapids since moving here from Chicago in 1962. He married Bonnie Welsh in 1991 in Cedar Rapids. Harold had worked at Wilson & Co. Meatpacking plant, Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Co., and the City of Cedar Rapids Street Department from which he retired. He was a Navy veteran. Harold enjoyed camping and was a Chicago Cubs fan. He loved watching wrestling, U of I football and NASCAR racing on television.
A memorial fund has been established in Harold's name and contributions may be sent to his wife, Bonnie.
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