Robert M. Hilscher of Port Lavaca, TX, age 57, gained his angel wings and went to be with our Lord on April 16, 2025.
Robert had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He cared deeply for his family and friends and checked on them often. Robert liked to joke around and make people laugh. Robert will be remembered as a kind, loving man with a giving heart and will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
Robert was born on August 1, 1967, in Port Lavaca, TX.
Robert is survived by his mom, Margaret Hilscher, of Port Lavaca, and his brother, Kenneth (Lori) Hilscher, of Bay City, TX.
Robert is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Hilscher, and his brother, Mike Hilscher.
Robert was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. He attended Calhoun High School, graduated from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 1987, and from Criss Cole School for the Blind in 2003.
Robert was a member of Knights of Columbus Port Lavaca Council 3253, and a ham radio operator.
Funeral Services for Robert will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM with the Most Holy Rosary to be recited followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:30 PM at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church with Father Tommy Chen to officiate.
At the request of the family, a private burial will be held at Six Mile Cemetery.
Pallbearer will be Luis De la Garza.
Honorary pallbearers are Dan Vahalik, Richard T. Perez, Miles Thompson, and Mario Garcia.
Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net.
Arrangements under the personal care of Grace Funeral Chapel, Port Lavaca, 361-552-1705.