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Dom P Hilger
Dom P Hilger
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Dom P. Hilger, of Antigo, peacefully died Sunday, June 25, 2017 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 43 years old. He was born on September 25, 1973 in Antigo, a son of Ralph "Jerry" and Shelby (Gray) Hilger. He married Rebecca Kelm on April 24, 2004 at Daytona Beach, Florida. She survives.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1991 and attended the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh for two years.

Dom worked at Kretz Lumber for a number of years. He returned to school and received a bachelors degree from Franklin University in Ohio while working nights and weekends at Leffel's and Blackjack Supper Clubs.

Dom was a natural sales person and most recently worked for Hassel Material Handling based in Milwaukee as a salesman.

He loved hockey. He played in his youth and later coached for the Antigo Area Youth Hockey Association for many years. Dom served on their board of directors and is past president of the association. Under his leadership the association was successful in raising funds to operate the association and purchase a new zamboni. He enjoyed participating in the Joe Piskula summer hockey camp and encouraging youth to learn and love hockey. He was recently inducted into the AAYHA Hall of Fame.

He enjoyed hunting at the Hilger cabin in Goodman, fishing, golfing, spending time outdoors and watching his children in their activities.

Survivors including his wife Becky are their three children Jack, Greta, and Lily all at home; a sister, Cherish (Jef) Glubka, Winneconne; a niece and a nephew who are his godchildren Melia and Dominick Glubka; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Kathie Kelm, Antigo; a sister and brother-in-law, Jenni (Mike) Krahenbuhl, Neenah; and their sons Matt and Scott; many aunts, uncles and cousins; a step-mother, Mary Hilger, Antigo; and his best friend whom he considered a brother, Kurt (Dana) Koszarek, DePere and their children Quinn, Emersyn and Kade (Dom's godchild).

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday June 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating.

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Becky and family offer a special thank you to Sarah, Natasha and Nadia Voytovich and Susie Schroeder for their help with Dom's home care and family support. You have been our angels on earth!

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Jun
27
Tuesday
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
and 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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28
Wednesday
St. John Catholic Church
415 6th Ave.
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
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H Healing Registry on Jun 27, 2017

CandleSomeone has supported the family by purchasing them flowers or gifts from the Healing Registry.

M Mary Kay Baker on Jun 27, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Mary brought Dom,s children to my house for ?Grandma Day.
They are beautiful. God bless all his family. Mary Kay Baker

F Francis, Lenore and Debbie Igl on Jun 27, 2017

Francis, Lenore and Debbie Igl So sorry we can not make it. We are all thinking and praying for the families.

B Bobbi Braun on Jun 27, 2017

CandleMay you find comfort & Peace in the memories you hold in your hearts ~ my most sincere sympathy to Dom's family & closest friends ~ God Bless ~

J Jennifer hilger. on Jun 27, 2017

So sorry we can not make it. We are all thinking and praying for the families of becky and cherish. Wet love you all. Jen and mikela Hilger

S Sarah Meidl on Jun 27, 2017

Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all.

C Chris / Kelly Miller on Jun 26, 2017

Becky and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We never had a bad time when we were doing something with you guys. Dom was always the life of the party and we always enjoyed being around both of you. It was your wedding in Daytona that blessed us with Maxwell. We will always have great memories of Dom. Just thinking of the time we spent with him has brought good memories to the surface, he will be missed. We love you Chris and Kelly Miller

M Michelle Berg Hetto on Jun 26, 2017

CandleBecky and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May your many wonderful memories bring peach to your heart. God Bless

S Sandy Safemaster on Jun 26, 2017

Becky, please accept my heartfelt condolences in your loss of Dom. So sorry and my God guide you through this and hold you in his mighty arms. Dom is now an angel watching over you and your children. Sandy Safemaster

G Gina Lambert Wierz on Jun 26, 2017

Many prayers and sympathies to your family. Now he can rest with his parents. RIP Dom!!!

K Kate vandeHey on Jun 26, 2017

So sorry for your loss Dom was such a sweet guy he would do anything for you even if he was busy may he R.I.P. Becky hugs to you and the kids he'll forever be in our hearts God bless sincerely Kate VandeHey

M Maura O'Brien on Jun 26, 2017

CandleAlways in our thoughts and prayers

T Traci and Dan Smith family on Jun 26, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers to you all. Dom battled hard. We are thinking of you and the kids.

S Sue Helmbrecht on Jun 26, 2017

To all of Dom's family but especially Becky--what a valiant battle you put on!!!! Your courage to hang in there for Dom was awesome. You'll need even more now with caring for your 3 beautiful children alone but with help from your family. Dom fought....and that you can be proud of. My prayers are with you all.

L Lindsey Cornelius on Jun 26, 2017

CandleWe are so sorry to hear of Doms passing. What a wonderful man taken too soon! Our condolences and prayers to the entire family

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