HILDRICH, FRANCIS  

Francis Hildrich, 73, of Poplar Bluff died October 12, 2003 at Three Rivers Healthcare-North.
He was born March 7, 1930 in Broseley, Missouri.
On December 20, 1950 he was united in marriage to Leticia Rios who preceded him in death in 1985.
Mr. Hildrich is survived by two sons, Gary Hildrich of Charleston, South Carolina and Robert Hildrich of 
Marquand, Missouri; two daughters, Mary Dotts of Post Falls, Idaho and Ann McCann of 
Marquand; and two sisters, Fredilee Mihic of Broseley, Missouri and Josephine Saltzman of 
Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He had eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a special friendship with June Marler.
Mr. Hildrich was a retired U.S Army officer having served in the Korean War. He was in the military for 
21 years and retired from a distinguished career with the U. S. Government after 22 years.
Mr. Hildrich was a member of the First Baptist Church of Broseley. He enjoyed camping, model 
car collecting, skiing, fishing, playing cards, bowling and staying in touch with family and friends.
Visitation will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at White-Sanders Funeral Home, 
717 1st St. in Fisk, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday October 16, 2003 at White-Sanders Funeral Home.