Arvella Faye Hildenbrandt

Arvella F. Hildenbrandt, 87, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, December 21, 2009, at Tri- County Hospital in Lexington. She was born October 7,1922, at rural Lexington, Nebraska to C. Raymond and Alice A. (Barrett) Anthony of Lexington. Arvella attended grade school and graduated from Lexington High School in 1940. She then went on to Nurses Training at Presbyterian Nursing School in Colorado where she graduated in 1943. Arvella was united in marriage to Lester Hildenbrandt on June 4, 1944 in Lexington. Four children were blessed to this marriage; George, Ronald, Pamela and Bill. Arvella and Lester have lived in Lexington the majority of their lives except a seven year stint in Platteville, Colorado. They were well known for their Iris gardens. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, served as an Elder and Deacon, was a member of the Happy Home Helper’s Club, Busy Mixers Extension Club, Dawson County Iris Society, Pioneer Rose Society and American Iris Society. Survivors include her husband of 65 years: Lester Hildenbrandt of Lexington, Nebraska Three sons: George Hildenbrandt of Slatington, Pennsylvania Ronald Hildenbrandt of Tyler, Texas Bill and wife Mary of Westchester, Illinois One daughter: Pamela Currin of Warner Robins, Georgia Six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren Arvella was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother and a daughter-in-law Jan Hildenbrandt. Memorials Services will be held Monday, December 28, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska, with Reverend Caroline Vickery, officiating. Burial will be at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorials, in lieu of flowers please, to the Dawson County Parent-Child Center or Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy and guest book signatures may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com