- Kenneth L. Hibbard, 86, De Pere, died Saturday, June 25, 2005, at Bellin Hospital surrounded by his family. Ken was born on Dec. 23, 1918, in Rockland to the late Edward and Amanda (Miller) Hibbard. Kenneth married Evelyn Gerrits in 1941. Kenneth, Evelyn and son, Steve, were lifelong farmers in Rockland. Ken and Evie enjoyed visiting their daughter, Barb, in Hawaii and extensive traveling together. Ken's pride and joy was driving caterpillar for local contractors. He also enjoyed fishing and reading.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn; three daughters, Barbara (Wayne) Ver Haagh, Linda Richter, Pat (Bruce) Blom; one son, Steven (Karen) Hibbard; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice (Dottie) Ward; two sisters-in-law, Edna Hibbard and Mary Jeanne Hibbard.
He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Donna Rae; son, Roger; two sisters, Gladys and Eunice; two brothers, Clayton (Bud) and Stanley (Tiny); son-in-law, Jerry Richter.
After Ken retired, "Pa" still came out every day with his dog Sam to lend a helping hand on the farm. He truly was a mentor and "Best Friend" to his son, Steve and wife, Karen, and family. Pa will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster, De Pere, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be a parish wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, June 30, 2005, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan St., De Pere, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. V. Anthony Dolski officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown.
Green Bay Press Gazette; Green Bay, Wis. [Green Bay, Wis]28 June 2005: B.6
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