HORICON--Hilbert E. Hodgson age 99, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Matthews of Horicon. He was born on July 23, 1918 to Earl and Hazel (Coyer) Hodgson in the Town of Schley at Heller, WI. Hilbert was a man of many talents and occupations. As a young man, he served his country in the Civilian Conservation Corp. Hilbert's first and foremost occupation and passion was working the soil; he enjoyed working outdoors. He farmed south of Horicon until 1970; was the grounds superintendent at Rock River Hills golf course until 1983 and was the equipment mechanic until 2000. He appreciated nature, especially enjoying hunting and fishing. Hilbert had many other occupations over his lifetime. He was assessor for the Town of Oak Grove; assembled equipment at the John Deere dealership in Horicon; in many winters, was a mechanic at the Dodge dealership and finally was a crossing guard in Beaver Dam. Survivors include his children, Betty (Wayne) Hildebrandt of Watertown; Dennis (Joan) Hodgson of Horicon; Dale (Diane) Hodgson of Horicon and Bonnie Hodgson of Hartford; his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Jonathan Hodgson and his daughters Jenna and Sarah; Nathan (Becky) Hodgson and their children Cora and Kaleb; Chadwick Hodgson; Andrew Hodgson; Angela Hodgson and her daughter Lavonnah and Eric (April) Hildebrandt and their son Jasper; his sisters-in-law, Betty Hodgson, Ginny Hodgson and Pat Hodgson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Hilbert was preceded in death by his wife Cora (Pieper) Hodgson in 1977 to whom he was married on September 14, 1941 in Hustisford and by his wife Edna (Lange) Hodgson in 2008 to whom he was married on October 2, 1982 in Columbus. Hilbert was also preceded in death by his parents; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Harvey, Chester and Lavergne, Gene, Lee and Lila, Clyde, Clifford and Mae. Funeral services were be held at 11:30 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at ST. STEPHEN LUTHERAN CHURCH in Horicon. Rev. Daniel J. Seehafer officiated. Interment was held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Horicon. If so desired, memorials in Hilbert's memory may be designated to a charity of one's choice. Special thanks to BDCH Hospice staff, especially Kathy, Denise, Megan and Jeanette and the staff at Matthew's of Horicon for Hilbert's care these past weeks.