The memorial service for Robert E. "Bob" Hilfers will be at 10:00AM Saturday, November 24, 2012 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Lou Haase officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home.   Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Mr. Hilfers, 74, of Rochester died Monday, November 19, 2012 at his residence.  Bob was born September 26, 1938 in Wilmont, Minnesota to  Henry and Emma (Ennenga) Hilfers.  He married Alma Bruns at Avoca, Minnesota in 1960.  The couple has lived in Rochester since 1965.

Mr. Hilfers worked as a large equipment mechanic for the Minnesota Department of Transportation for 39 years.  He was the president of the SE Minnesota AFLCIO for many years.  He enjoyed restoring cars, attending car shows, camping, fishing, travelling and steam tractors.

He is survived by his wife, three children; Cheryl (Danny) Quimby of Elgin,  Russell (Cathy) Hilfers of Rochester and David (Teri) Hilfers of Byron; 10 grandchildren, Alicia (Joe) Minnis, Heather, Shelli and Nick Quimby, Katrina Olson, Matthew (Megan) Hilfers, Elizabeth Hilfers,  Andrew Hilfers and Emily Hilfers, Joe McShan; 2 great-grandchildren, Logan Brakke and Rayah Schulz; 3 sisters, Marilyn (Lou) Haase of Skokie, IL, Janiece (Jim) Claire of Rochester and Nancy Peyton of Fulda, MN; and 2 brothers, James (Sharon) Hilfers of Virginia, MN and Edward (Linda) Hilfers of St. Cloud, FL.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lunch will be served immediately following the service at the funeral home.