Thomas K. "Tom" Hilkemeier

1955 - 2023

Thomas K. Hilkemeier, 68, of Broken Bow, Neb., went home with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Community Memorial Health in Burwell after a two-year battle with breast cancer.

Tom was born Sept. 12, 1955, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to Delbert and Janice (Grosse) Hilkemeier. Less than two years later, their family was completed with his younger brother, Al. They lived several places in Tom's younger life due to Delbert being in the military. They settled in O'Neill where Tom graduated from High School in 1973.

Tom married the love of his life, Donna Murphy, on Aug. 18, 1984. They had four children and settled their lives in Broken Bow.

Tom enjoyed working at radio stations in O'Neill, Albion and Broken Bow. He had a love for sports, horseracing, fishing and his grandchildren.

Tom is survived by his wife Donna; son Michael (Chantelle) Hilkemeier and children Brady, Lincoln, Nathaniel, Charlotte and Westley; daughters Abby Hilkemeier and son James, Ashley (Nick) Cool and children Khale, Rayna, and Dexter and Michaela Hilkemeier and fur baby Paisley; two daughters-by-heart Cass Huffman and Jordan Albus; brother Al (Bev) Hilkemeier; special friends Dustin and Christina Kettleborough and Larry Cotnoir.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and stepdad Gene Cromwell.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Broken Bow with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the O'Neill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 7, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary. A Rosary service will be Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary.

In honor of Tom, please wear your Husker attire, New York Jets attire or pink colors for breast cancer awareness.

Memorials are suggested to the family.

Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.