Harold D. Hileman, 91, of Akron, passed at 6:40 pm, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on May 17, 1928, to Loyd N. and Mary Ruth (Smith) Hileman. He married on July 14, 1951 in Akron, Indiana to Ruth Anna Brookins, who preceded on July 19, 2002.

Harold had been a mechanic. He worked at various places through the years, which included, Akron Implement (Stucker’s), Louderback Chevrolet, Nationwide Insurance, Akron News, and finally retiring from Zimmer Orthopedics in 1991. 

He was a 1946 graduate of Akron High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from the years of 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. He had been a longtime member of the Akron United Methodist Church. He had been a member of Good Sam, Kosko County Campers, and Jayco Owners Club.

He had a very sharp mind for math and engineering and was known for building many things.  He built his own camper and had amazing skills for making models. He made models of fire trucks, excavators, semis, and airplanes just to name a few. He always enjoyed racing, drawing, organ music, camping, and tractor pulls. 

Survivors include four children, Charles, and wife Connie Hileman, Christine Sue and husband Dan Bixler, Harold “Randy” and wife Lea Hileman, Dale and wife Debbie Hileman, 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Mary Ruth Hileman, his wife, Ruth Anna Hileman, a brother, Lloyd S. Hileman and a daughter-in-law, Karen Hileman

The funeral service will take place at 10:30 am, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, with Pastor David Eaton officiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana with graveside military rites being performed by the Fulton County Honor Guard. 

Visitation hours will be from 4 pm to 7 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Donations can be made in his memory to the Akron United Methodist Church.

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