Blaine R. Hildenbrand, 78, of Palmer Township, died Friday, January 6, 2012 in VNA Hospice House.
Born: February 26, 1933 in Stockertown, he was a son of the late Janson H. and Alice M. (Bauman) Hildenbrand.
Personal: He and his wife, the former Isabella L. Nolf were married 58 years. He was a graduate of Nazareth High School where he played on the 1950 undefeated football team. He received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College in 1955 where he also played football. He was an engineer and comptroller for Pallet Express, Inc., Palmer Township for 25 years. Prior to that he worked for Pfizer, Inc. and he was a self-employed building contractor. He was also an adjunct professor at Northampton Community College and he was published in Chemical Engineering Magazine.
Memberships: Blaine was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, Palmer Township. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and enjoyed restoring vehicles. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Jazz Society and the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Forks of the Delaware Chapter. He was a Civil War buff, an advisor for Junior Achievement and a Little League Coach.
Survivors: Wife, Isabella; two sons, Brent Hildenbrand and his wife, Donna of Tatamy and William Hildenbrand and his wife, Karen of Easton; a daughter, Brenda Rundle and her husband, Harold of Roseto; eight grandsons and three great grandchildren.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3219 Santee Rd., Bethlehem. Interment in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or stjude.org.
Erich Joella
January 9, 2012 at 11:13 am
So sorry about your loss. Blaine left me with one of the most profound quotes that has molded not only my life, but the many people with whom I have shared the sentiment:
“My only regret in life is staying in bad situations too long…”
Thank you for this brilliant bit of wisdom, Blaine…I will continue to share it with others!
Your son Bill
January 9, 2012 at 4:56 pm
If I become half the man you were I will consider my life a success Dad. Good bye.
Fred Hagman
January 9, 2012 at 7:26 pm
It was a pleasure knowing Blaine, Izzy.. He will be missed at our lunches.
Hope to see you at the services. God bless
David Mack
January 10, 2012 at 10:43 am
You were a wonderful father and husband, and a great Uncle to me.
I will miss you. However, I know that I will see you again in eternity!
Diane Edwards
January 10, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Izzy, hard to think you were only in our lives for 3.5 years – at the Overlook Inn in Canadensis – we all agree they were our best years! We have such fond memories of Blaine sitting at the famous kitchen table while you worked, waiting for his time with you. Then off to the Forks we would go for a night cap!!! I can’t help smiling when I think of his patience and kindness. He was a true gem. My heart goes out to you and your lovely family.
In friendship and love
Didi
Lynn’s Complete Notary
January 12, 2012 at 10:18 am
Sincere condolences to the Hildenbrand family in the loss of a superior man. We enjoyed his visits to our office..we can still smell the aroma of his pipe and feel the effect of his humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Staff of Lynn’s Complete Notary