Roland L. Hilty

Roland L. Hilty, age 77, passed away May 12, 2014 at his home. He was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on January 8, 1937 to the late Virgil & Hazel (Vannes) Hilty. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1955 and was a mechanic with Volkswagen for 25 years and an additional 10 with Cadillac. Roland met the love of his life in December of 1954 when Eileen starting working at F.W. Woolworth Store on West Broadway. They got engaged the following December of 1955 and were married March 29th, 1958. They were married 56 years. Roland having been born on Elvis's Birthday is a HUGE fan and if you look at his younger pictures, he even wore his hair like Elvis. Roland and Eileen have traveled to Graceland "The Home of Elvis" for vacation. Their very first home was located on 35th & Broadway where Wendy's is now. They moved into their current home in May of 1965. Throughout the years they have been the proud parents of 3 beautiful fuzzy children, Fluffy Ann, Flashy Elvis and Dusty Bingo. Roland enjoyed making crafts and woodworking, Weekly drives out to the farm and spending time with family and friends. He was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene, Victor and Marvin Hilty; sister, Bernadine Hastings. Roland is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen Hilty; sister, Marian Wilfong; brother and sister-in-law, Duane & Mary Jane Hilty; nieces and nephews. Funeral service is Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Interment is in the Ridgewood Cemetery followed by a reception in the community room at Hoy-Kilnoski. Memorials are suggested to the donors choice.