Victor Hiebert, age 81, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 2, 2016), at Wheat State Manor of Whitewater.
He was born Aug. 4, 1935, in Goessel, the son of Rudolph and Eva (Flaming) Hiebert. He was a graduate of Walton High School and attended Bethel College. On June 13, 1957, he was united in marriage to Marilyn J. Refner. He worked at Gerden's for over 25 years, then worked for Mennonite Housing for nearly 15 more years, prior to his retirement. He was a master at recycling, finding a use and re-use of nearly everything. He was also a member of the Federated Church.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn of Whitewater; his sons Vic Hiebert and his wife Penny of Park City, and Dave Hiebert of Haysville; brothers Rudolph Hiebert, Jr. of Walton; and Ron Hiebert of Peabody; two grandchildren: Jennifer Archer and Sheridan Marez; eight great-grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren and their families. Victor was preceded in death by his parents; a twin brother, Virgil Hiebert; and a brother Richard Hiebert.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday(Nov. 6, 2016), at Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, (Nov. 7, 2016), at the Federated Church, Whitewater. Interment will follow in the Whitewater Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, KS, 67154
