Kevin L. Hilbert

Kevin L. Hilbert, 46, died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 10, 1969, a son of Gerald and Nancy (Harris) Hilbert. On July 14, 2001, he married Carla Pankratz at Sacred Heart Church.



Kevin loved life here on earth. His love for the Lord was first and foremost and his family was a close second. He enjoyed each and every day to the fullest. He started his days at the Y playing racquetball, pickle ball and basketball five to six days a week. Any sport he could play, with anyone he could, made him happy. Kevin was a man who loved his wife and his kids more than words could describe. He did anything he could for them at every opportunity. Just to be with them was enough. He had great respect for his parents and enjoyed spending time with them and with his family. Kevin was a people person and gained his energy for life from his many, many relationships. He relaxed watching football, when he could, and spent time watching the Packers until Favre retired. His passion for the Badgers developed after, and he was very happy to attend games with a friend or family member whenever he could. Jimmy Buffett was another passion. The past decade plus Kevin went to a concert each year. The last seven years became a family/friend day which he spent months planning for and talking about. Going to Buffett with the kids, as they became old enough to be parrot heads, on a big coach bus became the highlight of the year. Kevin started his apprenticeship at Hanson Refrigeration after high school and continued in the refrigeration, heating and air conditioning field until he started his business; HILBERTS Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning LLC in October 2003.



The legacy that Kevin left behind was love, kindness, caring, sharing, generosity, compassion, forgiveness and happiness. All who knew Kevin were blessed beyond what any words can describe. There is no doubt that his footprint has been left on the lives and in the hearts of so very many.



Kevin is survived by his wife, Carla and their four children; Randy (Ashley) Geasland and grandkids, Mason, Jackson and Dawson; Caila Geasland and fiancé, Mitch Koepke and granddaughter, Natalee; Ryan Hilbert and fiancé, Adrea Duerwaechter; and Emily (Seth) Lulloff; his parents, Gerald “Jerry” and Nancy; brother, Tim (Donna) and their children, Andrew and Abby; sister, Amy (Scott) Sabel and their children, Alyssa, Byron and Logan; and many other relatives and friends.



A memorial service for Kevin will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 beginning at 11:00 AM at Ascension Lutheran Church, 901 County Trunk V in Fond du Lac with Pastor Jeff Blain officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 15, 2016 at church from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM and again Monday, May 16, 2016 from 9:00 AM until the time of services. Cremation has taken place.



In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Kevin’s memory: http://giftfunds.stjude.org/kevinhilbert



Thank you so much to all that kept in contact with Kevin; texting, calling, stopping in or whatever way you reached out. He was a man whose spirit was fueled by the love and support he received.