Roger Lewis Hillestad
October 27, 1941 - February 06, 2016
Obituary
LODI- Roger Lewis Hillestad, age 74, of Lodi, passed away at Meriter Hospital, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, surrounded by family. He was born on Oct. 27, 1941, to Earl and Dorothy (Wilkinson) Hillestad. He married Betty Jane Wiesshoff on July 24, 1965, and just recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Betty was the love of his life and together they raised "his, hers, and ours" children. Roger was a service manager of Hillestad Service Center. He was also a member of Badger Steam and Gas Engine Club and a Club Member of the International Harvester Collectors Club WI chapter #4. He belonged to the First Lutheran Church in Lodi. Roger is survived by his wife, Betty; his children, Roger Jr. (Johnna) Hillestad, and Shawn Hillestad; stepsons, Steven (Shirley) Wiesshoff, and Kevin Wiesshoff; stepdaughters, Zorana (Michael) Shumate, and Sherry (David) Brown; grandchildren, Roger III, and Randy Hillestad, Nikkoleen Attewell, Kori and Addie Hillestad, Ashtyn Hillestad, Monroe Hillestad, and Balin Hillestad; step-grandchildren, Brandy Borremans, Jamie Morter, Tammy Morter, Russell Morter, Nathan Wiesshoff, Amber Elsing, Melana Wiesshoff, Mitchell Wiesshoff, Dana Peterson, Daniel Brown, Holly Kitowski, and Jordan McIntee; 17 great grandchildren; and stepmother, Joyce Hillestad; and an uncle Donald Hillestad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Dorothy Hillestad; sisters, Cheryl Markgraf, Janice Louderback, and Marlene Hillestad; uncles, George, Lester, Robert, Vern, Victor, Chester, and Lawrence Jr. Services will be held at FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 206 Pleasant St., Lodi, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 with the Pastor Michael Lee presiding. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. A lunch will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lodi Good Samaritan Society or First Lutheran Church.
Events
Visitation
Thu Feb 11, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
First Lutheran Church(Lodi) • 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, WI 53555
Service
Thu Feb 11, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
First Lutheran Church(Lodi) • 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, WI 53555
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Memories
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Roger Haarklau
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I'll never forget Roger always coming out to visit dad and the first thing he'd say was always "what you doing". I'm going to miss our long conversations and his wealth of knowledge of the town of Lodi. Be at piece Roger and we will all miss you! Thanks for all that you have taught me I'm sure I'll be telling stories about Roger Hillestad for years to come!
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CAROL BECK
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Betty, I am sooooo sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, Roger. The last time I was by you and you were saying at that time he was in the nursing home. How the time does change. At least you had him home for thanksgiving. I didn't know him very well, but knew that you are Cheryl and Lens neighbor. Take care Betty .
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April Goeske
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I will miss Roger coming in and giving me a good-natured hard time whenever he came in to the Town of Lodi office or whenever I ran into him at the Mobil station in Lodi, and talking about the love of his life Betty and his precious dog Tippy Toes. RIP Roger.
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Debi Westbury
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Deepest sympathies to all the Hillestad family. I am so sorry I didn't get to Good Sam for a visit. He will be missed by many. RIP Rog.
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Betty Timm
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I did not know Roger very well but did know some of his children and It was a pleasure to be with them.I know Betty as very sweet and I can say to you it Is in Gods hands and he will help your family to heal
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Betty Timm
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Sharon Lucka
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Dana and the Brown Family: May god be with all of you at this time of sorrow, and may he continue to walk with you during your time of grief. I know how hard it is to lose a Dad and Grandfather. May your days be blessed and surrounded by family and friends. God bless you all. Sharon Kowing Lucka (The Peterson's cousin).