Eugene “Gene” Hildenbrand, 90, Evanston

Eugene “Gene” Hildenbrand, 90, of Evanston, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.

Gene was born December 24, 1934, in Spencer County to Edward and Pauline (Haller) Hildenbrand.

Gene was a graduate of Dale High School. He served in the National Guard. Gene worked in maintenance at Holiday World for 45 years. He also loved farming on the family farm. Gene was a member of St. Boniface Parish in Fulda.

He is survived by his son, Scott (Tara) Hildenbrand of Evanston, and daughter, Lynn (Johnny) Preston of Danville, Ky.; four grandchildren, Jake and Lexi Preston and Taylor and Trenton Terrell.

Gene was preceded in death by a brother, Leroy Hildenbrand, and a sister, Elsie Blythe.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St. Boniface Church in Fulda. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. CDT until the time of services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Boniface Church Cemetery Fund or the St. Boniface Church Preservation Fund.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.