Born January 22, 1932 she was the daughter of Franziska (Freystadt) Blank Purzer in Erlangen, West Germany.
Hildegard is survived by her sister Lottie Truitt of Kirksville, Missouri, two nieces, one nephew, three great-nieces and one great-nephew.
In 1958, Hildegard moved to Columbia, Missouri, and was employed a number of years for GTE Telephone Company. She had resided in Kirksville, Missouri at St. Andrews for the past eight years where she met many friends.
A visitation for Hildegard will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Travis-Noe Funeral Home, 1008 W. Potter Ave., Kirksville, MO 63501, followed by a funeral service at noon.
Hildegard will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202.