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Hans O. Billerbeck
Saturday, November 16, 2019. Age 83 years. Beloved husband for 54 years of Sharon. Loving dad of Brenda (Kurt) Bauske and Hans K. Billerbeck (Debra Villareal and son Kaleb). Cherished grandpa of Kurt H. Bauske. Dear brother of the late Erika Rose. Treasured uncle and Godfather of Martin Rose. Further survived by cousins, Godsons, family members, and friends.
Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 12 Noon - 2 PM. Memorial Service at 2 PM.
Hans was born in Detmold, Germany and emigrated to this country in 1959. He began his work career in the United States as a tailor at St. John's Military Academy and then he and his wife Sharon became the proud owners of Hans Billerbeck Tailor Shop from 1972 to 2017. Throughout his life Hans enjoyed dancing, golf, traveling, watching soccer games, and reading the newspaper. He was a very warm, personable man who had a wonderful sense of humor; everybody liked him. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hans Billerbeck
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Penny Gerds
November 10, 2022
Hans approached life with humor, intelligence, and charm. Sadly missed.
John Bartkowski
November 21, 2020
Dear Billerbecks -- A belated message to say that I am so sorry to have recently learned of the passing of Hans. I met Hans through my parents as a young man needing various suits, slacks, and sport coats tailored. Hans left me with two unforgettable life lessons. (1) Always be prepared. In the tailoring world, this meant bring the shoes you planned to wear to the tailoring appointment if you wanted to walk out with slacks of a perfect length. And, indeed, perfection was often achieved with Hans, but the customer needed to be part of that effort. (2) Seemingly trivial things, if overlooked, can matter a great deal in the end. On my first visit as a young boy, Hans gently and graciously reminded me that an unzipped fly on slacks will change the fit of the pants when being measured and, consequently, their fit after being tailored. These are lessons I still carry with me and I credit them to Hans. Wishing you heartfelt condolences!
Ann Buck
November 24, 2019
Dear Sharon, Brenda, and Hans.
Please accept Mel and my condolences. I wish we were still living in Wisconsin so we could be with you all this afternoon. Our fondest memories of the kids school years way back when were our times with the four of you and the friendships shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kaylinn Musto
November 21, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I will truly miss Hans. He had a smile I will not soon forget. My heart goes out the family and especially Sharon. The thoughts and prayers of me and my family are with you.
Joyce Walczak
November 20, 2019
My condolences to his family. Since I am 'vertically challenged' he did a lot of tailoring for me and always did a wonderful job. My dad went to him also until he couldn't anymore but Hans always asked me how my dad was doing - so thoughtful. We also shared a love of golf and we talked about that whenever I came in. He will be missed. RIP Hans.
Chuck Savall
November 20, 2019
Sweet memories of a very nice man. He tailored my Midwest Airlines uniforms for many years, always looked forward to stopping in and having a chat with him. A wonderful "old world" perspective, rare to find. Chuck Savall
Christina Sutter
November 19, 2019
Hans was a wonderful man! My condolences to Sharon & the entire family. Heaven has another angel.
Patti Friske
November 19, 2019
Hans was a sweet man. He used to make suits for my brother. I also was a customer of his. Loved going to the shop and how we talked about Germany. RIP my friend.
Celene Mueller
November 19, 2019
So sorry for your loss Sharon! Prayers to your family and you. May all of the great memories live on in your hearts and your stories
Annette Rose
November 19, 2019
Tante Sharon, Brenda and Hansi,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Onkel Hans was such a wonderful person. He brightened up every room he walked in to. He was always so full of joy and loved to make everyone laugh. I never heard my dad snort or laugh so hard that he was in tears, than when he was with Onkel Hans! A beautiful soul gone from this earth too soon. We will miss him but we will all be together again one day. Until then we have so many great memories and I think he would still want us to have that spanferkel to celebrate his life this summer.
Josh Pegorsch
November 19, 2019
My condolences to the entire family. Hans is in our prayers.
Patsy Briesemeister
November 19, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to Sharon and the family.
Hans was a special man.
Patsy and Tom Briesemeister
Carol Kabara
November 18, 2019
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Remembering all his loved ones in prayer.
Carol Kabara
Dawn Olsen
November 18, 2019
Einar and I loved having you as neighbors and then dear friends. Sharon, you are in my prayers. Love, Dawn
Marilynn Buerger
November 17, 2019
Blessed to have known Hans and to have shared in many years of memories with him, Sharon, and family. Thinking of you
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