Howard “Howie” Hilton, age 65, of Wilton, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his home. A visitation was held from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Howie was born on Oct. 12, 1959, the son of William and Marion (TeStrake) Hilton in Washington, Iowa. He graduated from Wilton High School with the Class of 1978. He married Vickie Rowe on Nov. 18, 1989, in Long Grove. He later married Elizabeth Brown on March 9, 2013, in Muscatine.
Howie worked as a salesman for Lift Truck Service Corporation in Davenport and later worked for Potter’s Industries in Muscatine for 20 years. Howie continued his strong work ethic at Arrowhead Engineered Products in Blaine, Minn., retiring in February of 2024.
A proud member of his community, Howie served with the Wilton Fire Department for over 25 years. He was committed to education and local youth, serving multiple terms on the Wilton School Board and volunteering as Scoutmaster for Troop #151 in Wilton from 1990 to 1997. He also enjoyed coaching his children’s baseball, basketball, and flag football teams, always showing up with enthusiasm and encouragement.
Howie was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and a devoted follower of the Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved spending time attending concerts with family and friends and was always up for a game of slow-pitch softball. He enjoyed crosswords and playing APBA Baseball, a favorite pastime that combined his love of sports and strategy. Most of all, Howie loved spending time with his family and friends.
Howie will be dearly missed by his wife, Liz; two sons, Adam (Angie) Buckland of Wilton and Andrew Hilton of Wilton; three step-daughters, Emily Seibel of St. Paul, Minn., Rachel (Nate) Little of Eldridge, and Anne Buckman; three grandchildren, Katelyn Buckland, Jane and Stanley Seibel; four brothers, Bill (Casey) Hilton of Muscatine, Mike (Carrie) Hilton of Superior, Colo., Geoff (Roberta) Hilton of Muscatine, and Alan (Sue) Hilton of Muscatine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Howie was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother, Joel.
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