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Paul Hiltner Obituary

Paul Hiltner, 52

Richmond

Nov. 6, 1959 - Aug. 9, 2012

There will be a gathering of relatives and friends from 2 - 5 pm, (TODAY) Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Wenner Funeral Home, 151 Oakwood Ave. SE in Richmond, MN. Services will be private.

Paul was born in Melrose, MN to Larry and Rose Marie (Moening) Hiltner. He married Amy Schneider on July 6, 1985. Paul owned and operated Hardtails in St. Cloud. He enjoyed fishing, riding his bike, Cold Spring Bakery peanut donuts, his dog Kobi, ice cream, expensive rootbeer and Ray Ban glasses, watching movies, The Doors, the Rolling Stones, and date night with his ladies at Perkins. Paul considered himself his mothers' favorite child. He enjoyed family time with his 3 ladies.

Survivors include his wife, Amy; daughters, Abby and Samantha; mother, Rose Marie Hiltner; brothers and sisters, John (Terry) Hiltner, Judy (Dave) Stueve, Bob (Marlene) Hiltner, Katie (Steve) Peschel, Louie Hiltner, Darlene (Dennis) Gruenke, Tom (Pat) Hiltner and sister-in-law, Rita Hiltner.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry and brother Dan.



Published by St. Cloud Times on Aug. 12, 2012.
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He loves steak and eggs and I got ham and cheese omlete. Greatly misses brother

Nikki larson

Friend

January 6, 2022

We miss you Paul. We were just talking about you yesterday. ❤

Big B’s Leather Bruce&Cupcake

Friend

August 6, 2020

Its still a hard pill to swallow
Miss you brother

Mike Strobel

Acquaintance

August 8, 2019

Its been 6 years paulie and still not a day goes by without you in my thoughts!! I miss your face so much!!! Fly low and wave every once In a while my friend!!!!! ❤❤

Lorri Shepard

Friend

August 6, 2019

With many reminders and thoughts, they all end up with chuckles and smiles. Thanks Paul. Miss ya...

ADAM

August 9, 2016

I dropped off a fresh root beer for ya brother,miss you my friend

Mike and Olga Strobel

August 9, 2016

Hey Big Guy....
Funny I was just sittin here and guess who came to mind? Wow it's coming on 4 yrs my friend and thoughts of you come & bring smiles & laughter to me... Pauly (yup) you are one of a kind & we all have been Blessed to know you....
Take Care my Friend May GOD BLESS & GUIDE Your SOUL....

FUZZY

July 24, 2016

July 23, 2016

July 23, 2016

July 23, 2016

Happy birthday my friend

Mikey and Olga Strobel

November 5, 2015

2years have come and gone Pauly and it continues to not feel real to me as well as others that know you and love ya. This has been a really hard pill to swallow. I miss you my friend!!!! I really miss you so much!!!!
I am keeping both tires on the ground Pauly!! You fly low k!!!

Lorri

September 29, 2015

Steve Olmscheid

August 18, 2015

Wore the Hardtails Tee shirt you gave me during Sturgis 75. Someone recognized it who knew you and had a good time talking about you .....miss you big guy!

Mark Black & Chrome Leathers

August 17, 2015

I dropped off a fresh root beer for ya,enjoy my friend

Mikey

August 16, 2015

Miss ya big guy!!! Give a shout out to ya every time i pass u and Hardtails. The lil ones are gettin big fast...Ky's almost 9 already! Altho somedays im almost sure shes a teen trapped in a kiddy suit lol...n her brothers arnt far behind. Think of ya bunches Pauly!!!! Cant wait to have u up front today :)

Kay

August 23, 2014

Aug 23 "let's ride"
1pm starts at "hardtails"
(Now grouchies)
2 stops no food provided but patches will be available
Memory ride for Paulie

Lorri

August 22, 2014

Mikey, call me... this is Fuzzy
320-260-0773

August 9, 2014

I still think about you everyday Pauly. You are truly missed

Steve Olmscheid

August 9, 2014

Another year Paulie, hard to believe! Still in the "you have got to be kidding me" stage.
Always in our thought Paulie!
Always missing you!! Fly low my friend!

Lorri Shepard

August 8, 2014

mike and Olga Strobel

August 8, 2014

Is there any plans for a 2nd memoial on the 9th

mikey

August 7, 2014

Just saw a post, planning 2nd annual mem. for Paulie--Seems unreal--think of you everytime I head to St. Cloud!!! And pass your moms house--twice daily!!

Deb Green

May 4, 2014

Easter has now come and gone and this winter is finally coming to an end! Our bikes are back on the road where they belong and we are wishing we could be riding with you! I guess we will just have to settle with you riding with us Paulie... In our hearts forever!!!!
"fly low my friend"

The Shepard clan

April 22, 2014

been at the shop helping lance,your still there aint ya brother

mikey

April 20, 2014

Pauly,Riding season is just around the corner can't wait its been a LONG COLD winter. Wish you were here my friend it would be fun to ride with you again Pauly. You are Greatly Missed by all kiddo... May God continue to guide you buddy

Fuzzy

March 16, 2014

Merry Christmas Paul!

Deb Green

December 24, 2013

Thanksgiving has now come and gone and Christmas is knocking on our door. My how time flys. Now that the Initial shock of your passing is over we look back and are truly grateful We danced this dance with you. Forever on our minds and in our hearts!!! Fly low Paulie and Merry Christmas my friend!!

The Shepard Clan

December 3, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving Paul!! I'm sure you are looking down on loved one's today, & wishing you were eating all the wonderful food with them.

Deb Green

November 28, 2013

Hey Pauly, Happy Birthday a day late, we had our first snow the other day, its all gone already. Darn it Pauly you left Way too early, You are Greatly Missed Brother. Until we meet again.
God Bless my Friend

Fuzzy

November 8, 2013

I just read it was your Birthday yesterday. Well happy Birthday up there Paulie. We sure miss your humor .

Cupcake Big B's Leather

November 8, 2013

Well yesterday was yr birthday and I wanted you to know that you were and as always in our thoughts!! Happy Birthday Paulie!!?

The Shepard clan

November 7, 2013

It's the first week of Oct and the leaves are beginning to change colors!! It's so beautiful Pauly! I will ride for you my friend!
"Gone but not forgotten"

Lorri Shepard

October 3, 2013

hey paul,
just wanted to stop by and tell you me and bri got married everyone excepted me into the family with open arms just felt weird with out you there
We miss you paul. Gone but never forgotten

Todd

September 30, 2013

Pauly....Fall is here again....Perfect for riding, were missing you Brother....

Fuzzy

September 29, 2013

I just drove by the scene and simply can't believe what happened a little over a year ago. Paul, you are truely missed!

Mike Hennen

August 12, 2013

friends

August 9, 2013

Miss ya brother,things just ain't the same since ya left this world

mikey

August 9, 2013

I think of you everyday Paul. I see you riding all the time

Spence

August 9, 2013

You were truley amazing Paul.......

Karla Morawitz

August 9, 2013

1 year ago we lost a tru friend. We miss you so much Paulie!!!
You are always in our hearts and on our minds!!!
Fly Low my big bald beautiful friend!!!

The Shepard family

August 8, 2013

COME CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF PAULIE TOMORROW 8/9 AT HARDTAILS PARKING LOT AT 530PM, BALLOON RELEASE!! BYOB ( BRING YOUR OWN BALLOONS!!!

TAMMY JACKSON

August 8, 2013

Planning a balloon release tomorrow at 530 at hartails to mark the 1 year.

tammy jackson

August 8, 2013

Miss you Paul

AJ Lerum

August 1, 2013

U are missed paulie

July 8, 2013

Happy Aniversary paulie and Amy!!! Always in our hearts and
On our minds!!

The Shepard family

July 6, 2013

Well it the 4th and another day you are missed!!! Happy 4th Pauly!!!

Lorri Shepard

July 4, 2013

Happy 4th Paul, is there any memorial rides or gatherings planned for Paul?

Deb Green

July 4, 2013

here is the link to the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/458224204252053/ if you put in in your search it should come up, its a open group to all. Happy 4th paulie always missed

tammy riis/jackson

July 4, 2013

Happy 4th paulie

July 3, 2013

Well it's memorial weekend and I know I should be remembering those that had fought for our freedom but my first thought was of you! Is that sad of what? :-(. I miss you Paulie, I as so does so many others wonder "Why you"? I guess only time will telll what the plan was and why you were taken from us! In the mean time... I love ya Bro. TTYS
Lorri

Lorri Shepard

May 26, 2013

I cannot find the FB page for Paul's memorial, but the Hardtails site is here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hardtails-American-Motorcycle-Parts-Repair/133106980074751

Bob

May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013

hey paul i did what you said and i bought a bike not sure you would approve but hey its a starter i chopped the frame and now shes a hardtail so that makes it a little better by the way your niece Brianna graduated college im sure you already know that though we talk about you all the time

Gone but never forgotten

Todd Denzer

May 23, 2013

The memorial facebook page is a great idea, I think of Paul often. However I am not finding this page when I have searched for it. With riding weather finally here I am sure many are thinking of Paul and Hardtails.

May 22, 2013

Every day......I think about you and the wonderful family you left for us to share in life..... Miss you always one ball

Karla Morawitz

April 26, 2013

I felt the need for a place for all those who loved paul to be able to share. I lost another friend recently and there was a memorial facebook page made. So i made one for all of us to share about paul. just search memorial for paul hiltner.

tammy jackson

April 22, 2013

Always thinking of you Paulie!

Lynda Shepard

April 22, 2013

i have some pictures of you made intoa memorial to you on my wall and the other day i was holding my one year old and she was looking at your photo and she started waving to you. i asked where is paulie and she pointed up. i said yep with tears in my eyes. Miss you. I should of recorded your advice to me no one has a way with words like you!!!

tammy riis-jackson

April 9, 2013

Donnie Smith show just wasn't the same without your voice in the swap area,no one will ever be able to fill the space like you! Miss you

Gary Collins

March 26, 2013

Paulie MIKE MISSES YOU SO SO MUCH....HE EVEN PUT A TATTO OF YOUR SYMBOL ON HIS INSIDE ARM....

February 18, 2013

Karla Morawitz

February 16, 2013

Jackie and Mark from Black and Chrome miss you at all the swaps. It just isn't the same without you buddy ...miss you a lot. Give them angels a good deal.

Mark Jackie

February 15, 2013

It's Valentines Day Paulie and I wanted to take a moment to say Happy V Day!!! (((((((((AIRHUG))))))))

February 14, 2013

You missed a mn blizzard , say hi to Keith and griz for me...love and miss you ..will see y ou again, wait for me...........

February 10, 2013

February 9, 2013

6 months today the world lost a great man. every where i go i seem to meet someone who knew you just the other day i meet someone who had a paulie story. always missed never forgotten

tammy riis-jackson

February 9, 2013

What a wonderful sweet and funny guy :) your family was very blessed to have such a man amongst them. :)

Angela Rosen

February 8, 2013

now you're riding in the wind,free.Miss you. Dbl.D

Denny Durand

February 2, 2013

I think of you every day my brother

Spence

January 31, 2013

I read a poem, thought of you, realized how much I missed you man ........

January 29, 2013

I did not know you for long, however you leave a lasting impression, I think of you and your family every time I drive past your moms house. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

Deb Green

January 28, 2013

Pauly, We've been friends along time, one doesn't realize just how much that friendship really is, until your gone... Enjoy Your BLESSED NEW YEARS,Pauly

Fuzzy

January 1, 2013

tammy jackson

December 31, 2012

You get to spend Christmas with Jesus..and we are still selfish and want to spend it with you.

Karla Morawitz

December 23, 2012

Tim & Christina Benner

December 23, 2012

Amy,Abby and Sam
not a day goes by that i don't think of you ladies and Paulie. As Christmas is upon us i just want you to know i send my love, Tammy
p.s thinking of Pete too.

tammy jackson

December 23, 2012

Xmas is apon us Paulie and the New Year too, and I didn't want this time to go by with-out taking a moment to let you know that we miss you so very much and Love you even more!
Merry New Year my Big Bald Beautiful Friend!!!

Lynda Shepard

December 21, 2012

Amy, Abby and Sam, There is Not a day that goes by that you and yours are not in my thoughts & in my prayers! If you are in need of anything I am only a phone call and 11 miles away. 320-266-4848. Don't hesitate to call.
I will hold my memories of Paulie near and dear!
Fly Low Paulie!!!! Fly Low
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Lorri Shepard

November 26, 2012

Thinking of you and your family today.....

November 22, 2012

The Chapman Family

November 14, 2012

yesterday was your birthday my friend. I thought of you and wished you all the best in gods kingdom.tammy
i miss you everyday

tammy jackson

November 7, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULY
Your Greatly Missed my Brother, as I ride by your Shop your always on my mind. You've always treated me & my sons and everybody that walked through your doors with Great Respect, and for that you'll never be forgotten.
Take Care Brother.

Fuzzy

November 6, 2012

you will be missed and thought of every time I am on the shovel running with stuff I got from you

slack

October 30, 2012

drove by 'hardtails' felt your wonderful spirit you left for all of us here......earl, keith and I dont think ever laughed so hard during our visits........miss ya pauly

October 27, 2012

Howie and Krista

October 18, 2012

Paulie was a good friend, always had time for me when I came in. I'll miss him everyday.

Jeff Lerum

October 17, 2012

I Thought of You… PAULIE

I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
Now all I have are memories, and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part.
God has you in His keeping; I have you in my heart.

A million times ive wanted to call you or stop by,
a million times I've cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In my heart you hold a place; no one else will ever fill.
It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone.
Part of me went with you the day God took you home

paulie was a friend like no other he is always missed never forgotten

tammy jackson

October 3, 2012

A great big THANK YOU to everyone for all your kind words, generousity and support. We truly appreciate all the sweet gestures and wonderful support.

Amy Abby Samantha

September 30, 2012

I just had the privlage of meeting john lenon we talked for hours and found happy thoughts of paulie my we all find peace

September 12, 2012

"UNDER LOVE"
You always gave us the best of you life when you took us under your love,
As your spirit soars high on the wings of a Dove,
There is one thing you can be sure....
The love you gave will always endure. LS 2012

It's been a month since you have been gone Paulie and it is still very hard for us to except. We miss you Paulie!!!
We really miss you!!!

Lynda (Lorri) Shepard

September 10, 2012

Breezly will always have You on his mind Pumper...

m williams

September 10, 2012

we lost one of the best, a true biker thru and thru, but one hell of a big heart too,, i will miss ya paulie,ride safe on that never ending hiway in the promiseland GODS speed!!

steve pfannenstein

September 4, 2012

Pauly goin riding tonite with the full moon! Behave yourself up there,,they do have rules ya know!,,,,,lol

Bob potter

August 31, 2012

pauly it wasnt that long ago when you accepted me into the family i thank you for that everyday and i promise to take great care of your Niece, love you unlce Paul p.s. i know you where looking for a bike for me and i know you said you wouldnt approve unless you rode it but i will keep it in the harley family

Todd Denzer

August 28, 2012

Drinking and thinking of you pauley! Can't believe your gone from this earth!

Bob potter

August 25, 2012

Still thinking of you our Friend Paulie!!! You are so missed and I think we are in Denial yet....Life has changed for many people because of Paulie...Gone to soon..God Bless you Paulie and your Beautiful Family

Mike Sigler

August 25, 2012

Man o man, When we heard , we were devastated. But remembering Paulie as the fun loving man he was, made us smile. We will all miss a very cool guy and a very loving husband. What i will always remember about Paulie is his love of his "Girls" , he talked about them often.We are so sorry for your lose, because he will be missed!!

Big B's Leather Bruce&Cupcake

August 24, 2012

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