James R. Hildebrand, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on May 31, 2024.

He was the husband of Michelle A. Fedor Hildebrand, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage this past May 1st. Born in Rantoul, IL, he was the son of the late John and Eleanor Miller Hildebrand.

Jim had worked as a prison guard at the Lancaster County Prison many years ago, and then served as a police officer with the Ephrata Borough Police for 10 years. Following this, he then became a truck driver in the Lancaster area.

Jim had coached both soccer and basketball at St. Anne's Elementary School, as well as track and field at Lancaster Catholic High School. He also was a pit dad for the LCHS Marching Band.

He served as past president for Millcreek Sportsmans Club, loved to watch old time movies and westerns such as Bonanza, The Rifleman and Wagon Train and enjoyed coloring.

Above all, Jim was a devoted and loving husband and father and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Michelle, he is survived by his children: Stephanie M. married to Michael D. Barton of Birdsboro, James M. married to Coutrney Hildebrand of Munford, TN, Nicholas R. of Lancaster, and Michael J. Hildebrand married to Morgan Girvin of Lancaster; his 10 grandchildren: Hailie, Grayson, Presley, Scottlynn, Banks, Emery, Zoey, Hunter, Talon and Ian; and by his siblings: John, Kathy, David, Matthew, Steven, and Susan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark.

There will be a Gathering of Friends on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:30-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Jim's memory to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, c/o LG Health Foundation, 2110 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 205, Lancaster, PA 17601.