Hilgedick, Barbara R. Age 82, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 8, 2015. Preceded in death by her loving husband, William on August 14, 2015. Survived by her children Karen (Craig) Hertsgaard, Bill (Jane) Hilgedick, Christine (Pete) Boyer; grandchildren Timothy and David Hertsgaard, Anna, Katie, and Julia Hilgedick, Rachel, Emily, and Matt Boyer. Barbara graduated from St. Barnabas Nursing school as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a Pediatric Nurse before taking on her career as Homemaker. Barbara was devoted to her husband of 59 years, children, and grandchildren. She took advantage of every day and lived life to the fullest. Her generosity and love for others was enormous. Her contagious laugh, heartwarming smile and sense of humor will remain forever in our hearts. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Barbara was an avid reader and a life-long learner. She and William loved studying literature and history and pursued continued education all of their lives. She shared her love of reading with her family and spent countless hours reading to her children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11 AM on Monday, October 12 at Waverly Gardens 5919 Centerville Rd, North Oaks with Visitation at 10 AM. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St Jude Children's Research Hospital stjude.org or Shriners Hospitals for Children shrinershospitalsforchildren.org holcombhenryboom.com 651-482-7606