Keith R. Hildebrand age73, of Galion passed away Saturday September 21, 2024 at his home.
Born May 15, 1951 in Bucyrus, he was the son of Richard and Ruby (Dewiel) Hildebrand. He married Donna Utz on March 9, 1971and she survives.
Keith retired from the former McClain EZ Pack after working for over 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion Scarborough Post 243, Galion Moose 303, Army Navy Garrison 987 and the Candlewood Lake Boating and Fishing Club. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and camping at Candlewood Lake. He was quite a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh. He was also known to be willing to help anyone in need. He was a coin collector and also loved his 55 Chevy. His pastimes included watching his grandsons, having a drink and socializing with friends, going to casinos and taking a good nap.
In addition to his wife Donna, he is survived by his two daughters: Amy (Edward) Fox and Jessica (Reginald) Oliver, four grandsons: Collin (Paige) Fox, Colbey Fox, Julius Oliver and Reginald “Reggie” Oliver, sister Vickie (Joseph) Loch, aunt Daisy (Jack) West, in-laws the Utz family, lifelong friends Ray and Pam Riddle as well as a host of other friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Richard Hildebrand, mother and step father Ruby (James) Sutter, sisters Treesa Hershner and Mary Hildebrand and grandparents Dorothy and Russell Dewiel.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 PM Thursday September 26, 2024 at the Galion American Legion, 118 South Market St., Galion, Ohio.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Keith Hildebrand, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.