Search by Name

Search by Name

Edward Hilke Obituary

Hilke, Edward G. November 27, 2012. Beloved husband for 42 years of Helen J. Hilke (nee Birke). Dearest father of Stephen (Mary) Hilke, Jeffrey (Linda) Hilke and Susan (Steve) Fish; grandfather of Amanda (Chris) Jones, Craig Hilke (fiance' Nicki Stevenson), Laura Hilke, Anna Hilke, Nichole Fish, Ryan Fish; great grandfather of Vanessa, Gavin & Austin. Dear brother of Thomas (Barbara) Hilke and Gerard (Cheri) Hilke; brother-in-law of Norbert (Violet) Birke. Our dear uncle, greatuncle, cousin and friend. After serving his country in the Untited States Army, Mr. Hilke began his career in the Insurance Industry where he stayed for his entire career, retiring from Firemans Fund as Executive Sales Representative. Services: Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 in the Chapel of O'SULLIVAN-MUCKLE MORTUARY, 13996 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until time of Service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice preferred. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Hilke

Not sure what to say?





Jack Powell

April 24, 2025

A wonderful Gentleman! I worked with him at Fund America!

nancy wood-lebon

December 5, 2012

helen and ed were great people I worked with both of them at the fund for years
Ed will be missed and Helen my thoughts are with you. You are loved

November 30, 2012

St. Luke's Hospital's Surrey Place wishes to express our sincere condolences on the loss of Edward Hilke. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to care for Edward Hilke, and we send out our heartfelt condolences to the family of Edward Hilke.

Katie

November 28, 2012

We will miss you so much!!! My thoughts and prayers are with the rest of my family.

November 28, 2012

We were sorry to hear of your loss

I will always have fond memories of the numerous times that Ed, Joe, Al and I sat at your kitchen table working on the Braefield Association Insurance.

May God be with you during this difficult time.

Bob and Marlene Summers

Nick Dolan

November 28, 2012

Ed, my god-father was such an intelligent guy. My family and I will always have fond memories of him!

Betty D- wing

November 28, 2012

I am so blessed to have known you all!

Mr. Hilke was a great man with a golden voice. The halls are silent of his wonderful voice, but we will never forget him!

Mark and Denise Lodderhose

November 28, 2012

Your family is in our prayers

November 28, 2012

Steve & Mary,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kimberly & Eugene Taylor

Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results

Make a Donation
in Edward Hilke's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Edward Hilke

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Edward's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Edward Hilke's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more