In Memory of Wilbur F. Hauschildt

Wilbur Hauschildt, age 91, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Father Richard D. Ball will officiate. A Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

Wilbur Hauschildt was born on a farm outside Danbury, Iowa, on October 18, 1930, to Alverta (Scheer) Hauschildt and Theodore “Ted” Hauschildt. He attended Ida Grove High School graduating in 1948. Wilbur served eight years in the National Guard.

On July 17, 1954, Wilbur married Marjorie (Dinges) Hauschildt at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Daly officiated. To this union five children were born: Steven (Valerie) Hauschildt of Oak Grove, Minnesota, Ann (Kent) Taylor of Columbia, Missouri, Lori Kuhn of Santa Rosa, California, Keith (Wendy) Hauschildt of Marcus, Iowa and Bryce (Katie) Hauschildt of Rochester, New York.

Wilbur worked at the Purina Feed Store for many years and eventually became co-owner. He also worked for Mau Trucking as a driver and dispatcher. Wilbur was always a cattleman and enjoyed all aspects of the cattle business. He was passionate about the Black Angus; especially when it was on the grill. He left his family with treasured memories of him proudly grilling a CAB Black Angus prime rib to perfection. Wilbur remained active with Black Angus until officially retiring at the age of 80. After retiring Wilbur kept busy with one of his favorite activities, going to the feed store and Casey’s to have coffee with his friends who meant so much to him.

Wilbur and Marge were active in card club and in the early days enjoyed dances at the Cobblestone in Storm Lake. Wilbur was quite athletic and enjoyed playing baseball. He was usually on two teams each summer and continued to play until he was 40. He pitched baseball and played third-base fast pitch. He didn’t just play; he was a big baseball fan. “His team” was the Boston Red Socks which he started following when his hero Ted Williams was playing in the 40’s and 50’s. Wilbur also participated in league bowling.

Wilbur was a lifelong Iowa Hawkeye fan and loved to talk Hawks. He loved going to the Hawkeye games with his kids.  He was 89 when he attended his last Hawkeye game in Iowa City with his kids.

Wilbur and Marge were blessed with 12 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren: Katie Burris, Steven Taylor, Kyler Hauschildt, Riley Hauschildt, Lyra Kuhn, Paul Kuhn, Lily Hauschildt, Ellery Hauschildt, Weston Hauschildt, Amber Jensen, Lindsey Linquist, Ashley Specht, Carly Ruden and Cody Ruden. They were also blessed with 25 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by sisters Joann Hoefer of Ida Grove and Delores Sonksen of Denison and many treasured nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Eileen Auen, Leola Schultz, Yvonne Kid, and Betty Huss.