HILDEBRAN, Richard L. Age 82 of Troy, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born March 7, 1929, in Miami County, Ohio, to his parents Joseph & Mary (Deeter) Hildebran. Richard graduated from Newton High School class of 1947, and worked as a foreman and wage employee for BF Goodrich; retiring after 37 years of service. He enjoyed driving and training horses and had several successful trotters. He loved to play ball and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, as well as a Civil War buff. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Jane (Brandenburg) in 2001and his son Terry Hildebran. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law Nick Hildebran of West Milton, Michael & Susan Hildebran of Saranac,New York; grandchildren Katie Nolte, Brandy Hildebran, Bret Hildebran, Rodney Hildebran; great grandchildren Jason Hildebran, Casper Nolte, Patrick Nolte, Nichlas Fairchild; and special neighbors Alex & Becky. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 3, at Jackson-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 1 S. Main Street, Pleasant Hill. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM Monday at the funeral home. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Standardbred Rescue. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com