Phillip Dean Hildebrand
February 03, 2022
Phillip Dean Hildebrand was born to Orie and Rosellia (Whitlow) Hildebrand in Winterset, Iowa on June 19, 1931. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1950 and went on to attend Iowa State University where he earned a degree in engineering.
Phil and Norma Hildebrand were married on March 27, 1954 at the First Baptist Church in Winterset, IA. Phil served in the Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 through 1955. Phil and Norma returned to Des Moines in January of 1955 and purchased their first home a few years later. Their family grew with the birth of their daughter Debra Ann (9/8/1959), son Michael Phillip (7/21/1962), and daughter Cathy Jo (3/23/1966). They built a home in Pleasant Hill, IA in August 1964, where he lived for the rest of his life.
Phillip was very active in the growth of Pleasant Hill. He served on Pleasant Hill City Council for six years and then served as the mayor for 20 years. Phillip volunteered with the fire department for 20 years, was a charter member of the Pleasant Hill Lions Club, and was Pleasant Hill Citizen of the Year in 2003. He volunteered at Iowa Lutheran Hospital for seven years, was a member of the VFW, and served on the Deacon Board of Pleasant Hill Free Church where he was a member since 1955.
Phillip served as the Director of Public Works for Pleasant Hill for 17 years and retired as a supervisor of Public Works of Des Moines in 1995. His greatest enjoyment were the memories he had with his family. Phillip cherished his time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Phillip passed away Thursday February 3, 2022, at the age of 90. He is survived by son, Michael (Maurice Adair) Hildebrand; daughter, Cathy (Bobby) Parsons; grandsons, Alex (Crystal), Devan (Danielle), and Brandon (Ashley) Parsons; great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Victoria, Gabriel, Avery and Jacey, and a host of other family and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma in 2018; daughter, Debra Jennings; and brother, Richard Hildebrand.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Pleasant Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa or the Food Bank of Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
James Dressen
02/15/2022
What a wonderful ambassador for the city of Des Moines and Pleasant Hill in his various roles. I was fortunate to know him all through those years and he was always a pleasure to work with on the development end of the business.
God Bless Phil and all of his family.
Sandra Jeffries
02/13/2022
Phil so was special to all us who worked in registration at Iowa Lutheran. He was always bringing us special treats. He was touched when we surprised him with gifts and special lunch on his birthday one year. Heaven has gained a special angel. Sorry for your loss
dan stanbrough
02/13/2022
God bless you Phil, and your family, our family loved Phil and his warm spirit, always Smiling, and heartfelt love for Lee township, and his legacy in pleasant hill,I enjoyed working with you over the years, save me a seat my freind, God bless you, Dan Stanbrough
Rebecca Jo Harvey
02/12/2022
Please accept my condolences. Phil had admirable traits as a volunteer, role model, community leader and family man. I'm sorry I never met him.
I hope your good memories bring smiles during this sad time and beyond.
Jo Harvey
f/k/a Rebecca Jo Hildebrand, granddaughter of Oscar Hildebrand
Jim Van Werden
02/10/2022
You had great parents, sorry for your loss. While I graduated from Winterset in 1958, I had older brothers who knew your dad and mom, perhaps better then I did, but your mom was especially nice to us younger folks. The Van Werdens were fans of your folks.
Janice Hawkins & Thom Williams
02/10/2022
Pleasant Hill couldn't have had a better cheerleader for its people & the community! He was so approachable, interested in your thoughts & gave great advice on solving problems. We have a lost a pillar of our community. Our sympathies to the family.
Ron Kraft Barb Hancock
02/10/2022
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved Phil. He truly was a remarkable man with many years of dedicated community service in Pleasant Hill. We so enjoyed our chats and his friendly wave and stopping at the curb for a visit. Our prayers to his family. Your neighbors Ron Kraft and Barbara Hancock
Patricia Voyce
02/09/2022
With sympathy and a heavy heart...
Phil's family has lost a treasured family member.
I have lost a treasured friend. Phil encouraged and believed and made us all better.
I will miss him.
Judy Stark
02/08/2022
Phil was always a delight to volunteer with at Iowa Lutheran hospital. He loved working with the registration staff and taking patients to their testing and treatment locations. He is missed!