Melvin "Mel" Hilger

Melvin Henry “Mel” Hilger, age 95, of West Bend, died peacefully with his family by his side on February 20, 2022.

Melvin was born October 30, 1926 in David City, Nebraska.  Mel grew up on a farm in Elgin, Nebraska. After High School in 1944, Mel had the call for serving his country and joined the U.S. Navy. After the service he became a Broadcasting Engineer at WABJ in Adrian, Michigan. There he met the love of his life, Sherie, where they were married and moved to Milwaukee where he worked at WTMJ for almost 40 years. After retirement, he went to work for the Milwaukee Brewers doing the Engineering for the Brewer Radio Broadcast Team. Was affectionately called “ Semi-Retired Mel Hilger” by Bob Uecker.

Mel is survived by his brother, James; three children, Steven (Nilly), Teri (Christopher) and Randy.  He is also deeply missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

The family is forever grateful to the Perceptor Home Hospice Team for their Love, Dedication, Care and Support.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Myrhum Patten Funeral Home (1315 W Washington St. – West Bend, WI  53095), followed by a short service at 11:00 a.m. with full military honors to follow.  Burial will be at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Nenno.

Myrhum Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Mel’s arrangements.  Please consider signing our online guest book (www.myrhum-patten.com) to share your condolences with the family.