LaVerne L. Hilty

May 14, 1951 - November 20, 2011

LaVerne L. Hilty, 60, rural Berne, passed away Sunday, November 20 at Adams Memorial Hospital. He born on May 14, 1951 in Adams County to Jacob K. and Lydiann (Schwartz) Hilty. He married Rachel (Kauffman) on July 25,1974 who survives.

LaVerne was a founder of Hitzer Stove Co. where he was a long time employee with over 37 years of service. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Survivors also include 3 sons, 3 daughters, 3 sisters and 5 brothers. Barbara Ann (Henry D.L.) Schwartz, Monroe, Naomi (Alvin L.) Miller, Berne, Lonnie (Edna J.) Hilty, Monroe, Timothy (Lovina J.) Hilty, Monroe, Kristine L. Hilty, Berne and Jonathan Hilty, Berne. Sisters include: Martha L. (Marvin) Hilty, Berne, Edna L. (Andy) Stutzman, Monroe, and Susan L. Hilty, Berne. Brothers include: David L. Hilty, Berne, Leroy (Sovilla) Monroe, Jerry L.(Laura) Hilty, Berne, Paul (Susann) Hilty, Decatur, and James L. (Mary) Hilty, Berne. And 20 grandchildren,

He is preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services are Thursday at 9 am at his residence, 1626 W, 200 S. Berne. Visitation is Tuesday 1 to 8 pm and Wednesday 9 am to 8 pm at the residence. Officiating is Nick D.L. Schwartz.

Burial is in the Winchester Cemetery.

Arrangements by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home.