Dennis R. Hilbert

Dennis "Dippy" R. Hilbert, 71, of Blandon, formerly of Mertztown, died on Monday, March 30, 2020, in Kutztown Manor, Inc., where he was a patient since September. He was the husband of Mary J. (Scheirer) Hilbert. They were married September 25, 2009. Born in Longswamp Township, he was a son of Paul L. Hilbert, Mertztown, and the late Mildred E. (Peters) Hilbert. Dennis was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Topton. Dennis honorably served our country as a veteran of the United States Army. Dennis was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, Class of 1966.

Dennis was employed as an electrician by the former Bally Case & Cooler, Bally, then as an Automotive Detailer at the former Mente Chevrolet, Kutztown, and in the same capacity for Kutztown Auto Company, Kutztown.

Dennis was a racing enthusiast, having raced car #45 at Dorney Park Speedway until 1969 when an accident prevented his further competitive driving, however Dennis continued to participate on the pit crew for the Hilbert Family-owned Freddy Hamm #45. Dennis enjoyed going to car cruises and shows with his beloved '70 Chevelle. He was a NASCAR fan and will miss his cats Thumper and Freddy.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment in Topton Union Cemetery, Topton. A public visitation and memorial service to celebrate Dippy's life will be announced once the gathering restrictions have been lifted.

The Family requests contributions be made in Dennis' memory to Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 37, Topton, or the National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016, or on-line at www.kidney.org/donate.

Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Topton, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.