CAROL and family,

I was so sorry to read of Bill's passing.  It's really strange, you have been on my mind a lot, wondering where you were living and what church you were attending. I wasn't aware of Bills silliness.Keep in touch.  I.m at pekin estates.  Love you, Sara Sisk.

Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  With deepest sympathy, Jim & Susan

Dad you were a great father to Stacy, Derek and I. You and Mom were a good example of how to have a wonderful marriage. I remember being so excited when you would come home from work, so I could get a hug from you. Your strong hugs made me feel safe in this uncertain world. Thanks for your good example of saving money and looking for a good deal. I loved years ago when we would joke around together especially when we would tease Mom. Fun times our family had on all our trips to Missouri going to Six Flags riding the Buccaneer, Log flume, Mine train, Old Time Cars, and Thunder River where it seems you would pick the seat that gets soaked. Summer wasn't Summer without watching Derek play baseball or you getting in the pool very slowing as you cupped the water to your body to get yourself used to it saying "Woo!"as we all stopped looking for McDonald's Astrosniks to see you get in. Thanks for our Christian home you and Mom gave us. A special thanks to the Larry & Norma Watson family for inviting my sister to Vacation Bible School which would lead my family to church and to the loving forgiving arms of Jesus. I am so glad you accepted Jesus free gift of Everlasting life by believing Jesus died on the Cross of Calvary and rose from the dead to pay the payment of sin that Adam and Eve started and we continue. I know you are walking the streets of heaven maybe enjoying a good breakfast and coffee singing praises to Jesus and talking with family and friends who have passed from Earth to the Beauty of Heaven. I am sad you are gone I wanted more time with you, but I will cherish all the wonderful memories I have of you. I will never forget the last time I saw your beautiful eyes and you told me for the last time you love me. I love you too Daddy! 



Oh Carol Sue I was so sorry to hear of Bills passing.  I remember visiting your home when you lived a few blocks from grandma/grandpa Althiser as a child.  I remember Bill as a quiet, gentle soul and you as my crazy, funny cousin, which I love about you.  Although we don't see each other very often I always remember you and Bill as the gentle man and my crazy,funny cousin, and I mean that with Love.  May God Bless your family in this time of need!  

Although sharing our last name, I never knew Bill until playing in the church basketball league some years back. He was one of those instantly likable people who you could tell was a great family man. 
 I'm so sorry for your loss.

I remember Bill as a kind and gentle man who truly enjoyed his family and friends. Carol, Stacy and the whole family, our prayers are with you as you will deeply miss Bill. God bless you all.

Such a great person. Tks for the fond memories playing softball Bill


I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a kind man and will be missed by everyone who knew him. I will keep your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. 

I was 14 yrs. old when my sister Carol married Bill so he was more like another brother to me. He was always kind to all that knew him never failing to say "hello" when you came around. He was a wonderful husband to my sister & a terrific dad to his children. He was that special guy that kept Carol grounded when she'd get too ambitious with some of her ideas but also unconditionally loved her as his wife. "Thank you Sis for bringing him into our lives. He was a great man & We will miss him always. Love & Prayers 

Fifty one great years, sure we had disagreements from time to time but GOD settled them. We always tried to make God our first priority as we went through life raising our family.They all accepted the Lord early in life have served him and lived for him as they grew up and now are raising their children to love the Lord,and ask Him into their hearts. To know they are going to heaven when they leave this earth. Bill was so thankful that our kids knew Jesus and serve him. He would say we have "good kids I'm thankful for that Suz".He called me Suz always. We had so much fun together I'm radical, he was always a thinker and he would say Suz you don't need to do that or Suz not a good idea he would always guide and direct me I was thankful for that he was indeed my helpmate. Like I said he would guide me. He was a great provider and father to our children always their support in what they wanted to do in life. Bill I will love you forever and I will see you in  heaven for sure, I look forward to seeing you my sweetheart, I miss you but, that is my selfish nature I never wanted to say goodbye to you but I had to let you go. I'm glad you are now out of that terrible pain. See ya soon babe...love and miss you!!  So So much....We enjoyed each other and I am so lonely w/out you already my true sweet heart!!

Bill was one great man and such a kind and gentle soul. My deepest sympathy goes to Tara, Derek, Stacy and of course Carol. RIP Bill. 

So sorry for the loss of Bill.  I really liked him.  May God comfort you.  

My Dad was a wonderful man, loving husband, Father and Grandfather. He was selfless and kind. He loved people no matter what their status or position in life. He worked hard, and was a great provider for our family. He was good at many things, and I admired him for the things that he had accomplished. I am thankful for the loving, Christian home that he and Mom provided for us growing up. I couldn't have asked for better parents. I love my Dad so much and was thankful to be by his side as he took his last earthly breath, and was escorted to see Jesus face to face, and to the mansion He had prepared for him. I know we will see him again when we're called to glory one day. I love you Dad!

OBITUARY

William D. "Bill" Hilst

January 25, 1939 – December 14, 2016

Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory

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