Willie Louis Hilcher, age 85, was born December 1, 1929 in Smithville, Texas. He passed away August 12, 2015 in Austin, Texas. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Marie Hilcher and his step-daughter Linda Kay Benoit. He is survived by his step-son Eugene Rector, son David Louis Hilcher, daughter Carol Ann Brinkman, daughter Dianne Marie Collins, and son Robert Leonard Hilcher. A private memorial service will be held.