Roger Hildreth
February 21, 2008
Roger Hildreth, 48, of Des Moines, died of heart failure on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona. The family will greet friends from 4-8 P.M. Monday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. Roger was born on November 29, 1959 to Richard and Bea (Smart) Hildreth. He had served in the Navy for 4 years and was a 17 year veteran of the Des Moines Police Department. He was a lifelong member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley Davidson. Family was very important to Roger and he loved spending time with his daughters. He is survived by his daughters Rachel and Hope, his brother Richard (Robin) Hildreth and his sisters Susan (Dan) Dalasta and JoAnne (Jerry) Bidler. He was preceded in death by his wife Anne, his daughter Katie and his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa Heart and Lung Association.
Mary Chase (West) - former 1st watch DMPD dispatch
02/26/2008
Richard, Robin and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss and want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I feel very fortunate to have worked with Roger and know what a wonderful man he was. He'll be remembered forever with great fondness.
Tracy Carlson (Jackies Mom)
02/22/2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Rachel and Hope at this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. God Bless you both!
Angie
02/22/2008
I am so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I am here for you Hope if you need anything at all. Love you, Angie Miranda and Kaitlyn