Henry Hiller, age 73, of Princeton diedJune 14, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, June 18, 2010 at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Princeton with Rev. Donald Britt officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 17th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel and also 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Strike Cemetery in Isanti, the graveside will be at 10:00 AM on Sunday.
Henry George Hiller was born April 1, 1937 in Stanford Township, Isanti County, to Wesley and Mary Hiller. He was raised in the Crown Community and graduated from St. Francis High School, Class of 1954. On February 23, 1957 he married Doris Weicht. They would become the parents of five children. Henry went back to the University of Minnesota and earned his bachelors degree in 1972. He was a District Sales Manager for Jacques, Garst and ICI seed companies for many years. Hank was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Princeton. Besides his family and family activities he enjoyed planning and playing practical jokes on anyone he felt he could get away with it. He also enjoyed his ponies, horses and auctioneering.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Charlie. Henry is survived by his loving wife, Doris of Princeton; five children, Kevin (Nancy) Hiller of Zimmerman, Randy (Elaine) Hiller of Princeton, Dean (Jackie) Hiller of Princeton, Pam (Thomas) Alexander of St. Paul, Paula (Dan) McCormick of Foley; eight grandchildren, Kristen, Daniel, Jonathan, Katherine, Ashley, Emily, Robert and Nicole; one great-granddaughter, Mariah; one sister, Helen Palmer of Crystal; two brothers, Walter (Phyllis) Hiller of St. Francis, Ralph (Marlys) Hiller of Zimmerman; and by many other relatives and friends.
Ernie Trebesch says
Hank will be truely missed, he was a great and valued friend. To Doris and Family; you are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything do not hesitate to ask.
Ernie & Wendy Trebesch
Sally Doughty says
Doris and Family – I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I know that you are surrounded by friends and family. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during these difficult days. Henry was truly a wonderful man. He will be missed by you and by all who had the privilege to know him. Love and prayers. Sally
Sally Doughty says
Doris and Family – I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I know that you are surrounded by friends and family. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during these difficult days. Henry was truly a wonderful man. He will be missed by you and by all who had the privilege to know him. I think of him whenever I drive by my old place and see the tree he gave to Bruce. Love and prayers. Sally
Hayes & Joan Quickstrom says
Doris & family we were so sorry to hear about Henry’s passing, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers
Heather (Sundeen) Johannessen says
Oh, Doris, I’m so sorry to hear about Hank’s passing. I have so many fond memories growing up with you guys just around the corner. I think my favorites are of him with the ponies! I was so blessed as a child to have him as a neighbor. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of this dear man.
Deb & Alan Judd & Family says
Doris & Family,
What a special man Hank was, I feel truly blessed that I was able in a way to become a part of your family. It made me feel good about the choice I made knowing that Hank was part of Jimmy’s life. Everytime I look at my flowers I think of Hank. You were lucky to have such a wonderful man in your life.
May you make it through the is difficult time with your faith and friends.
Love always,
The Judd Family
Katie "Cook" Bennett says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you, your family, and your friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Hank was a wonderful man that touched many lives including my own. I will forever remember all the fun times we had working the auctions together, all the support he offered through my troubled teen years, his always open arms, and amazing sense of humor. It was impossible to be around Hank and to not be happy- his very presence alone was uplifting.
Debbie Hiller Heidmiller says
Minnesota Hillers,
I am so very sorry that Uncle Henry has left us all. But his spirit will always be with us, and he is no longer suffering. I am sure he is up there in heaven with his mom & dad and my dad. So he is not alone. I will always remember the patience that he & Doris had with all of us California Hillers when we would visit. There were nonstop pony and stagecoach rides. We all enjoyed that so very much. We have such good memories of Uncle Henry. He was an extremely kind and generous man. We will truly miss him.
Becky Hiller Koishor says
Some of my most cherished memories are and always will be of the laughter and fun times we’ve had with our Minnesota family. We will always remember how Uncle Henry’s happy spirit and kindness touched our lives. Our hearts go out to all of you, and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. It is reassuring to know that we will all someday be reunited in a better place. They’ll be waiting.
Norb & Dorothy Girgen says
Doris and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Hank. We just talked to Dar and Pete at another wake and heard about it. We relive and enjoy the old Jacques days, remembering the old gang many times with fond memories. Norb really enjoyed working with Hank at Jacques and Garst, what a great guy. He will be missed but know that he is in a great place with no suffering. Thoughts and Prayers. Norb & Dorothy