Oliver Nicholas Hibbeler Jr.

Hibbeler, Oliver Nicholas, Jr. of O'Fallon MO passed away suddenly on August 3rd, 2009 at the age of 78. He was the cherished husband of Shirley (Haislip) Hibbeler and loving father of Cheryl (Jim Karll) Hibbeler, Mark (Lynn) Hibbeler and Laurie(Paul) McGowan. Best grandfather to Chris (Lara) Pieper, Danny (Mina) Pieper, Nick and Adam Hibbeler, and Kathleen McGowan. For 50 years he was a proud dental technician and owned two labs. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion. He served O'Fallon Planning and Zoning and was an early organizer and volunteer for the O'Fallon Community Athletic Association. His many friends and loving family will never forget his eternal curiosity and eclectic mix of collections, especially in bottle openers, breweriana and fishing tackle/lures. He and his wife travelled all over the US on many collector conventions. Ollie led his best friend Shirley on the dance floor for 57 years at many of the festivals around the county. He was ever the optimist and continued learning something new every day of his life. He was well known as a friend to many and he was thankful new friends he'd made in the last two years at the Ethical Society where he confirmed his life's motto, Do unto others as you would have done unto you. He was a role model for his children, grand-children and nieces and nephews. He will not be forgotten. He also leaves behind his brothers Walter (Roberta), Glennon (Jane), Philip (Louann) Hibbeler and sisters Dorothy (Floyd)Vincent, Susan (Jim) Mudd, and Mary (Larry) Holzhauser. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Edna and Oliver N Hibbeler Sr, and his brother Gerald (Dolly) Hibbeler. Services: The family is being served by The BAUE Funeral Home, 311 Wood Street, O'Fallon, MO 63366. A visitation will be held Friday, August 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m.