HILVERG , Harold Hilberg
July 30, 1927 - July 30, 2025
Harold Hilberg went home to be with his Lord and Savior on his 98th birthday, July 30, 2025, at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Hilberg (née Dyck). Loving father to Diane and Jonathan Hysert, the late Randy and Michelle Hilberg, and Jeff and Susan Hilberg.
Cherished grandfather of Tim Hysert (Nicole), Candace Crawford (James), Kyle Hilberg (Sarah), Sharon Lamarre (Steve), Lindsay Hilberg, and Christian Hilberg.
Great-grandfather to Sydney (Oneil), Shannon, Sierra, Cassie, James, Max (Hailey), McKenzie, Seraphina, Serena, and Silas.
Proud great-great-grandfather to Aniya, Ashanti, Soneil, Hazaiah, Jazzy, Mae Mae, Davis, Weston, Mackenzie, Jasmine, Amelya, Raelynn, Xander, Bentley, and Charlotte.
Loyal friend to Sara Thrower.
Harold was born on July 30, 1927, in North Grimsby to Mary and William Hilberg. He grew up alongside his siblings Donald, Marilyn, and Isabel.
On September 23, 1950, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth, with whom he shared many joyful years.
Harold began his career as a motor mechanic apprentice at Chrysler and worked at Lepage and Stewart Garage for nearly two decades.
In 1967, combining his passion for John Deere tractors and entrepreneurial spirit, he co-founded Green Line Equipment with Stan Black.
After many years of dedication, Harold retired in 1995.
Above all, Harold was a man of deep faith. After accepting the Lord into his heart in 1966, he served his church and community faithfully
as an elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher, and bus driver. His love for the Lord was evident in all he did, and he lived out his faith daily,
touching countless lives with his quiet integrity and strong moral character.
Visitation will take place at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Monday August 4, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
A funeral service on Tuesday August 5, at Jubilee Community Church, 7868 Dunnville Rd, Dunnville at 11:00 am with a burial taking place
at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens proceeding the service at 9:00 am.
If desired, memorial donations to Jubilee Community Church can be made by contacting the funeral home (905)957-7031.
“The righteous man walks in his integrity; blessed are his children after him.” – Proverbs 20:7
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Merritt Funeral Home.
- Location: Halton Region
- Funeral Home: MERRITT FUNERAL HOME