Dr. Oscar A. Hildebrandt

1934-2023

Dr. Oscar A. Hildebrandt, age 89, of Tomahawk, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital.

Funeral services for Dr. Oscar Hildebrandt were held on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, at 1 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Tomahawk. Pastors Dennis and Wendy Mannering officiated. The family received friends for visitation on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. Private family burial services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Evergreen Cemetery II in Medford.

Oscar was born at his family home in the Town of Rhine, on June 7, 1934, to the late Oscar H. and Clara (Hagenow) Hildebrandt. He was married to Mary Wuest on Nov. 24, 1962; she survives.

Oscar grew up in Kiel, where he was a 1952 graduate of Kiel High School. He later attended the University of Wisconsin Madison followed by Veterinary School in Minnesota, graduating in 1958. Oscar started the Medford Veterinary Clinic and operated the clinic until his retirement in 1990. Oscar and Mary moved to Tomahawk 30 years ago and have been longtime members of the First Congregational Church of Tomahawk.

He enjoyed investing and loved traveling the world with his wife. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and season ticket holder. Oscar had helped organize and was a member of the board of directors for Medford National Bank. He served on the Medford School Board for 24 years, and he also served on the Wisconsin Veterinary Board. He was a former member of the Jaycees.

Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Mary E. Hildebrandt; his sons, Dr. Hugh H. Hildebrandt and Kurt E. Hildebrandt; and his daughter, Denise J. Hildebrandt. He is further survived by his four grandchildren, Dalton, Hunter, Rowan, and Ennis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar H. and Clara Hildebrandt.

Generations Funeral Home & Crematory of Tomahawk is assisting the family. View the obituary and leave online condolences at www.generationsfuneral. com.

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