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Theodore Hilk Obituary
Theodore Harold Hilk, age 30, passed away at his home in Chicago IL, on March 22, 2021. Ted was born November 5, 1990 in Huntsville AL., the son of Wayne and Lisa (Fischer) Hilk. Theodore is survived by his parents Wayne and Lisa, his brothers Colin and Tyler, Grandfather Harold Fischer, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. A Celebration of Life is being planned for Ted. Arrangements with Anderson Morgan in Chicago. (773) 235-0770 www.andersenmorganfuneralhome.com
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Phineas
August 15, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Ted, we met in a materials science camp in Missouri in 2007. We have maintained email exchange on and off ever since. Ted was always a first principles thinker, and said what he meant. He gifted me a Quantum Physics book for my Wedding, which we joked would have been a better way to spend our time than improving market efficiency, sadly the world valued finance over physics and we both ended up pulled in by market forces.
Carolyn Bensel
April 24, 2021
I am so so sorry to hear about Ted. Please know that you all have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Ward
April 8, 2021
Lisa, I am so incredibly sorry for Ted’s passing. My heart breaks for you, Wayne, Colin and Tyler, as well as your extended family. May God bless you and all of your family in this time of sorrow. Ted was a great mind and a great kid. I will always remember him as the smart teenager he was in high school. And when I would tell Clay he was smart(when he doubted himself, which he did a lot) he would say no Ted is smart. Clayton sends his condolences as well. Wrapping my arms around you with love and peace.
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Cathy and George Hess
April 1, 2021
We remember Ted, the Kindergartner we first met, our son´s classmate, the Scout on a campout or a high adventure trip. We care so much for his family and hurt so much for your loss. Our hearts are with you.
Celyn & Quinn
April 1, 2021
Wayne, Lisa, Colin & Tyler, Ted was incredible and will be missed so much. Sending you all of our love and prayers for comfort.
Mike Lindell
April 1, 2021
I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of Ted Hilk. I have been friends with both of his parents for over 40 years. As Ted grew up, Wayne would share with me how smart his son was. To myself I was thinking, we all as parents say things like that about our kids.
As I got to know Ted more and had conversations with him, I realized Wayne really did have a smart kid, in fact, the smartest I’ve ever known. I remember when Ted met a friend of mine for the first time, he greeted him and said “wow, it’s an honor to meet you, I’ve never met anyone with an IQ of 182!”. Ted responded in his own humorous way, “Neither have I.”
That was his sense of humor and I enjoyed it. I always looked forward to conversations with him about many things. One conversation in particular that I recall was about Christianity. Ted commented that Christianity could be proven by science; something no other religion could. Other topics that he didn’t know about in the moment he would research diligently until he found the answer. I admired that about him.
I pray for peace and comfort for Wayne and Lisa and their entire family. Ted will be greatly missed by many.
Mike Lindell
April 1, 2021
I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of Ted Hilk. I have been friends with both of his parents for over 40 years. As Ted grew up, Wayne would share with me how smart his son was. To myself I was thinking, we all as parents say things like that about our kids.
As I got to know Ted more and had conversations with him, I realized Wayne really did have a smart kid, in fact, the smartest I’ve ever known. I remember when Ted met a friend of mine for the first time, he greeted him and said “wow, it’s an honor to meet you, I’ve never met anyone with an IQ of 182!”. Ted responded in his own humorous way, “Neither have I.”
That was his sense of humor and I enjoyed it. I always looked forward to conversations with him about many things. One conversation in particular that I recall was about Christianity. Ted commented that Christianity could be proven by science; something no other religion could. Other topics that he didn’t know about in the moment he would research diligently until he found the answer. I admired that about him.
I pray for peace and comfort for Wayne and Lisa and their entire family. Ted will be greatly missed by many.
Justin Hitt
March 31, 2021
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your brilliant story my friend. Will always remember the time we spent in pursuit of greater knowledge
Paul Woodruff
March 30, 2021
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Wayne, Lisa, Colin, and Tyler. Hugs
JoAnne and Paul Woodruff
Rod Bettinger
March 29, 2021
Wayne - sorry for your loss of your very gifted son. Lora and I are praying for you and your family. God please help us.
T. D.
March 29, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.
Brian Latal
March 29, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hilk family during this most difficult time. Brian & Jamie Latal
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