"I just learned and was shocked to hear of Docs passing. I got the pleasure of meeting him by doing some work for him. What a good man he was. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family."
In loving memory of
Danny "Doc" Hildebrant
September 4, 1946 - March 10, 2021
Danny "Doc" Hildebrant, age 74 of Little Falls, passed away on March 10, 2021 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 17 at St. Mary's Church in Little falls. Visitation will be held 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 16 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Danny "Doc" was born on September 4, 1946 in Clark County, South Dakota to Dean and Pauline (Duckworth) Hildebrant. The day after he graduated from Aberdeen High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country as an aircraft mechanic. In 1978, he started his own business "Doc's Auto Service" in Little Falls owning and operating it for over 30 years until retirement in 2011. He married his beloved wife, Shirley Carlson on April 28, 2001. Doc was a loyal member to the Lone Eagle Auto Club, serving in various roles. He loved his family, restoring old cars, attending car shows, and his many trips to Deadwood, South Dakota with Shirley. Doc very much enjoyed his fishing trips on the Missouri River and snowmobiling in Northern Minnesota. Doc had a gentle and kind soul, always showing compassion for others. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Survived by wife of 19 years, Shirley; children, Jennifer (Brent) Bristlin of Detroit Lakes, Dean of Sauk Rapids, Paul (Jennifer) of Alexandria, Lora (Ben) Huhn of Hickory, NC; Shirley's children, Sherri (Gary) Dullinger of Staples, Terri Sufka of Sauk Rapids, Matthew (Maureen) Sufka of Rogers, Eugene (Angie) Sufka of Anoka, Jennifer Hallerman of Watkins, Paula Sufka of Little Falls; grandchildren, Craig Bristlin, Allison Bristlin, Nathan Hildebrant, Zoee Hildebrant, Mason Hildebrant, Camden Hildebrant, Henley Huhn, Hayden Huhn; 8 of Shirley's grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Nehls of Princeton, Fran Mulhern of Clinton, MO; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceded in death by parents; and daughter, Carrie Hildebrant.
Tributes
"we extend our sympathy, love and prayers to Docs entire family
Doc you will be very missed
we will miss your smile, your knowledge
Charlie and Dianne "
"lt was such a shock to hear about Doc ! He had just stopped by our place to look at International pickup parts on Tuesday afternoon . So very sorry , sympathies to his family . Mike and Judy Huebner "
"Sorry for your loss,"
"DOC always reminded me of my dad. He always had a smile and a hug! We will miss him greatly! Love you Shirley and God Bless!"
" from Verde Pepin Sorry for your family loss. Doc was a great mechanic and car friend of mine. He worked on close to two dozen older cars for me. I sure will miss him, too."
"Sincere sympathy to Shirley and family. May God Bless You All. Also, sympathy to Carol and her children. May Doc rest in Peace.https://fi-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/img/tributes/gifts/swirl_candle.png"
"Prayers and condolences go out to the family. May he rest in peace, and may God hold all of you in the palm of his hand."
"So sorry for you loss"
"Doc was one of a kind. We loved his knowledge of cars and his kindness always with a smile always. We live you Doc. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. Our deepest sympathy to his entire family. "
"So very sorry for your loss ???"
"Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Scott and Lori Williams"
"He was a very positive and kind person. Condolences to Shirley and families. He will be missed greatly."
"So sorry for your loss. Doc was such a nice man. I will miss seeing you and Shirley at car shows. You are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Debbie Drong "
"Doc was a good friend, and you couldn\'t fine a better mechanic to work on your hot rod in the county. RIP my friend."
"Dear Shirley & Family, We are so sorry for your loss"
"Sorry for your loss. "
"Doc was a great friend and he will be missed."
"Prayers to the family"