Kenneth "Ken" Hilgendorf

Kenneth “Ken” Hilgendorf, age 80 years, of Elkhart passed away at home surrounded by his family, on May 16, 2024. Ken was born on June 17, 1943 in LaPorte, IN to Clarence J. Hilgendorf and Leatha C. (Hoag) Hilgendorf. He married Silvia “Sue” Sternal on November 29, 1986, in Elkhart.

He attended Indiana University. He was a banker at 1st National/Key Bank for 33 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Annunciation Catholic Church in Bristol. He enjoyed golf, boating and was an avid Notre Dame fan. He was a Marine Corp. Reservist. His greatest love in life was spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his children:  Michelle (Kurt)  Steenhoek, of Ft. Myers, FL. and Kevin (Sharon) Hilgendorf of Bremen, IN., grandsons Kenneth and Thomas Hilgendorf; siblings, Sally Jo (Dennis) Biege of LaPorte, Martha Ann (James) Barber of Warsaw, IN, Jane (Wayne) Loeffler of LaPorte, IN and Clarence J. (Dana) Hilgendorf of Bradenton, FL. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence J. Hilgendorf, his mother Leatha C. Hilgendorf, and his wife Silvia “Sue” Hilgendorf.

Friends may visit from 11 am- 12 pm Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Mary’s of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 411 West Vistula Street, Bristol, IN 46507 where Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12 pm. Fr. Bob Van Kempen will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 CR 19, Bristol, IN 46507, or www.humanesociety.org Online condolences may be made to the Hilgendorf family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com