Alan Dale Hilmes, age 63, of WaKeeney, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at his home. He was born August 2, 1952, in Ransom, to Henry John and Armilla (Luetters) Hilmes.
After graduating from Ransom High School, Alan went to technical school to become a machinist. He worked for Curtis Machine, in Dodge City. On June 9, 2010, Alan was united in marriage to Linda Harrison in Indiana. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2014. He was a member of the VFW and was a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Member. Alan was a talented woodworker, an avid fisherman, and he loved a day on the golf course. He will be dearly missed.
Alan is survived by a son, Kraig of Wichita; four daughters, Katherine (Chris) Cagle of Mullinville, Kassandra and Kellie of Wichita, and Kandice of Dodge City; ten grandchildren; three brothers, Fred (Gladys) of Ness City, Dan (Ninfa) of Othella, Washington, and Kenny (Brenda) of WaKeeney; a sister, Karen (Larry) Interman of Dodge City; and a sister-in-law, Carol Hilmes of WaKeeney. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, Larry and Donald; and a sister, Sandra Hilmes. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney. Military honors will be provided by the US Navy.
Visitation and viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home in WaKeeney. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alan Hilmes Memorial Fund. Checks made to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.