Robert Hilleshiem

Robert “Bob” Dean Hilleshiem, 67, passed away peacefully October 13, 2020 at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 31 at 1 p.m. at Waterville Lutheran Church in Waterville with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Waterville Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be at 12 p.m. Saturday at the church before services. Condolences can be sent to Bill and Jackie Hilleshiem, Paint Creek Gifts, 82 Main Street, Waterville, IA 52170.

Robert Hilleshiem was born December 30, 1952 in Waukon. He was the son of Mervin and Frances (Van Winkle) Hilleshiem. After graduating from Waukon High School, Bob enlisted to serve in the Navy. He was discharged in 1972 after one tour of duty in Vietnam.

He went on to work construction and also farmed with his dad. He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Survivors include his daughter, Robin (Brad) Palmer of Waukon; his grandchildren, Adrianna Rocksvold, Avery Rocksvold and Kendall Palmer; his brothers, Bill (Jackie) and Don Hilleshiem of Waterville; a sister, Sherry Williams of St. Paul, MN; his nieces, Jodi Hilleshiem, Heather (Richard) Bente, Amanda (Josh) Howes, Angela (Erik) Glass and Alicia (Matt) Ahrens; his nephews, Ryan (Katie) and Braden Hilleshiem; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a niece, Terri (Hilleshiem) Miller.