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Hilmer “Lars” Pikal

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Hilmer “Lars” L. Pikal, age 98, of Stewart, Minnesota, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord, Minnesota.

Private Family Graveside Service will be held in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Brownton, Minnesota.

Funeral Chapel
Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel
1222 Hennepin Avenue
Glencoe, MN 55336
Phone:(320) 864-3737
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Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery
11th Ave. N.
Brownton, MN
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Obituary

Hilmer “Lars” Leonard Pikal was born on July 20, 1926, in Stewart, Minnesota. He was the son of James and Berdina (Klitzke) Pikal. Hilmer received his education in Stewart through the 8th Grade. He was a lifelong farmer.

On July 14, 1953, Hilmer entered active military service with the United States Army in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He achieved the rank of Corporal (T). Hilmer was Honorably Discharged on June 10, 1955.

Hilmer enjoyed playing Bingo and going to casinos.

Hilmer passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord, at the age of 98 years, 10 months, and 24 days. Blessed be his memory.

Hilmer is survived by
Nieces and Nephews, Vicki Odegaard of Olympia, WA,
                                    James Odegaard and his wife, Faye, of Carver, MN,
                                    Greg Odegaard and his wife, RaNaye, of Glencoe, MN,
                                    Jaclyn Odegaard of Waconia, MN;
Many Other Relatives and Friends.

Hilmer was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, James and Berdina Pikal; Siblings, James Pikal, Daniel Pikal, and Pearl (Pikal) Odegaard and her husband, Raymond.

 

 

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  1. Tina Squibb says

    July 1, 2025 at 2:24 pm

    Hi, I just want to say Hilmer was. Special guy. I’ve always enjoyed his and Danny’s company.
    I met them when I picked asparagus from their ditch. They would send “pooty” (dog) to chase me out. Finally one day I decided to just go talk to them. We were friends from then on.

    I stopped to visit him last night. When I noticed his pickup gone, it saddened me. I knew he was gone. But I didn’t know he had passed yet. I would’ve been there, his funeral, to say good bye.
    I’m sorry for your loss.
    I will miss Mr. Hilmer Pickel
    May He Rest In Peace with the angels
    Sincerely Tina Squibb

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