Otto K. Hilbert

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Otto Hilbert Obituary

Otto K. Hilbert November 10, 1932 - February 2, 2008 Otto K. Hilbert passed away February 2, 2008 at Pikes Peak Hospice. He was born in Chicago on November 10, 1932, the eldest son of Otto and Rita Hilbert. His wife of 50 years, Mary Hilbert, daughter, Mary Kay Holder, and sons, Steve and Otto, four siblings (Stuart, Fritzi, Katy and Bob) and seven grandchildren survive him. He was a devoted family man, much loved by his extended family and friends. Otto enjoyed a 50-year career in the legal profession, the first six years of which were spent in the United States Air Force as a Staff Judge Advocate. He ended his military tenure as a law professor at the Air Force Academy, then spent the balance of his career in a diverse private practice in Colorado Springs. Otto had numerous professional accomplishments, including receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award of The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Colorado in 2004. Additionally, he served as the Western Regional Director of The American Red Cross. Otto was an avid oil painter, fisherman, golfer, squash and handball player. His paintings were shown at the Hayden Hayes Gallery in an art show of Colorado painters, he fought to the top of the ladders in both squash and handball at the YMCA, and he was proud to have a hole-in-one to his credit. He also loved to travel. Otto was an All-State football player in Indiana and played football at the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated in classical literature and philosophy in 1954 and received his law degree in 1956. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2008, St. Paul's Catholic Church, 9 El Pomar Drive, Colorado Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pauline Chapel Restricted Fund, 9 El Pomar Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Otto Hilbert

13 Entries

Mark Hilbert

February 22, 2008

With all our love, and deepest sympathies the Emil Hilbert family.
Sandra
Luette
Myron
Heide
Mark & Kerry

Dave & Myrna Ferretti

February 12, 2008

Dear Mary,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts have been with you since we heard of Otto's death from our son David.
We admired him greatly. You must be even prouder of his devotion to you and your family. We know you and your family will be brave in your sorrow as he would have wanted you to be.

Dave Ferretti

February 11, 2008

Mary, Otto, Steve, Mary Kay & families - Big Otto was truly that, 'bigger than life' - his humorous and passionate stories remain for all of us who had the honor of knowing him. Great memories of a great man. Love, thoughts and Prayers with you.

Mary Grosz

February 10, 2008

My sincere sympathy to the Hilbert family. I knew Otto from the American Red Cross, Western Operations. I remember him as a kind, approachable man with a ready smile who contributed greatly to that Organization.

Herbert Lawrence

February 8, 2008

My warmest and deepest sympathy to the Hilbert family. I had the privilege and honor of working with Otto as a member of the American Red Cross, Western Area management team. Otto will surely be missed.

Jan McNelly

February 8, 2008

Mary, Mary Kay, Steve and Otto: I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about Otto. I was just 21 years old when he hired me to work for him. He always told me it was because of my smile -- not because I knew anything! The first time he told me to reserve a handball court, I called the Courthouse! Guess he was right. He was such a fine person. More than anything, I respected his integrity. And through him, I met all of you, my Colorado Springs family. God bless you all and give you strength.

Kevin Stilson

February 7, 2008

It was a pleasure to work with such a fine individual. Otto tackled all of our legal dilemas with a joyful professional exuberance that will be sorely missed.

Verona Lynam

February 7, 2008

Sincere sympathy to Otto's family. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with him at ARC Western Operations Hqtrs.

Musette Grage

February 7, 2008

Dear Hilbert Family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,

Pat and Dale Meier

February 7, 2008

We were sorry to learn of Otto's death. I used to work for the partnership of Strand, Holst and Hilbert.

Margo Malarkey

February 6, 2008

My warmest regards...I worked with Otto when he was a volunteer Regional Chairman for the American Red Cross so many years ago that do not seem so many years ago. He was cordial and wise and an individual I think of with a smile. I remember him fondly and salute his memory.

Rich & Bev Patterson

February 6, 2008

We sure enjoyed Otto's humor, and his disposition. He was fun to be around, so friendly and made a nice gentle contribution to this earth. We're glad that we were part of his/your life. Enjoy the good times . . .

Kay Walton

February 6, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mary and the rest of the family on losing Otto. I had the privilege and pleasure of working with him and had some wonderful experiences playing golf with him! I also have wonderful memories of going to the Stanford - Notre Dame football game with him! He was a wonderful, kind, gentle man and he will be greatly missed!

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