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Harold (Harry) Elmer Hilton, 93, of Mitchell passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Prairie View Healthcare in Woonsocket, SD.  A private family visitation and graveside service are planned.  A separate celebration of Harry's life will take place at a later date.

Harry was born January 9, 1928 in Beresford, SD to Edgar and Vera (Kellogg) Hilton.  He joined the Army in March of 1947 where he received his GED.

On September 6, 1952 he married Mary Jane Schmitz at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell.  Together they raised eight children.  Harry worked many years as a service industry employee for Lakeside Dairy, Sunbeam, Pan 'O Gold, S&H Green Stamps and Terry's Propane.  He co-owned and ran South Side Texaco Station, café and bulk plant for 10 years. After retiring he returned to work part time for Queen of Peace as a courier for 8 years.  He was a man who always worked hard and liked to stay busy and active.

Harry was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Lakeview Men's Club, the Elks and Moose Lodge.  He enjoyed golfing, pheasant hunting, and ballroom dancing with his wife Mary Jane.  Harry was an avid sports fan; following local high school and college teams, as well as the Minnesota Vikings and Twins teams and professional basketball.  Harry was always a family man.  He loved and appreciated opportunities to spend time with his children and grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared his life are his children; Jane (Orie) Voight, Ann Hilton, Mike (Brenda) Hilton, Jim (Jan) Hilton, Mary (Brian) Nethercott, Kathy (Kelly) Glassett, Bill (Pati) Hilton, John Hilton, grandchildren; Adam, Ann, Mary Voight, Melissa Collins, Katy and Shawn Hilton, Jason Anderson, Micki Hejduk, Jamie Anderson, Tanner Hilton, Caroline and Molly Nethercott, Riley Glassett, Austin, Justin and Ellie Hilton, Brayden and Hunter Hilton, several great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings, Earl, Darrell, Donna and Shirley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to John Paul II Catholic Elementary School in Mitchell, SD are preferred.