- Born on: March 18, 1933
- Departed on: June 7, 2014
- Resided in: West Liberty, IA
William D. “Buck” Hilton
William D. “Buck” Hilton died Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Hospice Care at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a battle with diabetes, congestive heart failure, and cancer.
Visitation 2-4 PM at West Liberty Community Center in West Liberty, Iowa on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
Buck was born March 18, 1933 in Muscatine, Iowa to Ford and Irma (Reifert) Hilton. He earned his teaching degree from Iowa Wesleyan College. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Buck was united in marriage to Judy Nealson in 1991.
Buck was an educator for most of his life; he taught at Brighton High School for four years, Wilton High School for seven years, and L&M High School for twenty-four years. He enjoyed reading and hunting. He was a prolific gardener, and did beautiful woodworking and carpentry. Buck was a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and all Iowa Hawkeye sports, he especially loved Iowa Wrestling.
Buck is survived by his wife, Judy Nealson of West Liberty; five sons: William “Bill” (Casey) of Muscatine; Mike (Carrie) of Superior, Colorado; Howie (Liz) of Wilton; Geoff (Roberta); and Alan (Sue), all of Muscatine. Also surviving are step-son Brian Bruggeman; eight grandchildren: Zac, Breanne, Grant, Andy, Geddy, Austin, Connor, and Nick; four great-grandchildren: Laura, James, Susie, and John; two step-granddaughters Danielle and her children Noah and Jordan, and Katy; sister Snow Brendel of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; and brother John of St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Joel; and step-daughter Sarina Bruggeman.
Buck requested no flowers. Instead memorials in his name can be made to Pheasants Forever in West Liberty c/o Mitch Templeman, the West Liberty American Legion, the West Liberty Rescue Unit, or Iowa City Hospice.
Visitation 2-4 PM at West Liberty Community Center in West Liberty, Iowa on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
Buck was born March 18, 1933 in Muscatine, Iowa to Ford and Irma (Reifert) Hilton. He earned his teaching degree from Iowa Wesleyan College. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Buck was united in marriage to Judy Nealson in 1991.
Buck was an educator for most of his life; he taught at Brighton High School for four years, Wilton High School for seven years, and L&M High School for twenty-four years. He enjoyed reading and hunting. He was a prolific gardener, and did beautiful woodworking and carpentry. Buck was a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and all Iowa Hawkeye sports, he especially loved Iowa Wrestling.
Buck is survived by his wife, Judy Nealson of West Liberty; five sons: William “Bill” (Casey) of Muscatine; Mike (Carrie) of Superior, Colorado; Howie (Liz) of Wilton; Geoff (Roberta); and Alan (Sue), all of Muscatine. Also surviving are step-son Brian Bruggeman; eight grandchildren: Zac, Breanne, Grant, Andy, Geddy, Austin, Connor, and Nick; four great-grandchildren: Laura, James, Susie, and John; two step-granddaughters Danielle and her children Noah and Jordan, and Katy; sister Snow Brendel of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; and brother John of St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Joel; and step-daughter Sarina Bruggeman.
Buck requested no flowers. Instead memorials in his name can be made to Pheasants Forever in West Liberty c/o Mitch Templeman, the West Liberty American Legion, the West Liberty Rescue Unit, or Iowa City Hospice.
