Larry Dale Hildebrand, 78, of Center, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico.

Larry was born on November 25, 1946, in Mexico, the son of Kenneth Monroe and Mabel Louise (Eisele) Hildebrand.

Mr. Hildebrand graduated from Mark Twain High School in 1964 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked as a truck driver, maintenance at an area nursing home, and took care of his horses and cows. Larry enjoyed playing his guitars. He was also a member of Peno Baptist Church in Bowling Green.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly Hildebrand of the home; two sons, Steve (Vicki) Hildebrand of Center and Kenny (Tina) Hildebrand of Center; four grandchildren, Tyler (Keena) Hildebrand, Luke Hildebrand, Stephen (Anna) Hildebrand, and Kenna Hildebrand; seven great-grandchildren, one sister and one brother.

Mr. Hildebrand was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Larry had chosen to gift his body to the University of Missouri School of Medicine. There will be no other services.