The funeral for Joey Dean Hilzendeger, 54, Napoleon, ND will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.

Joseph Dean Hilzendeger was born on March 19, 1962, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Ray and Betty (Holzer) Hilzendeger. He grew up in Bismarck until his family moved to Napoleon in 1976. He graduated from Napoleon High School in 1980 and after worked side by side with his father at Ray's Shopping Center until 1995.

Joey was united in marriage to Missy Sperle on May 23, 1987, at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Napoleon, North Dakota, where they made their home. In the spring of 1995, Joey and Missy purchased the White Maid and ran the restaurant until 2008. After selling the White Maid, Joey began working at the Napoleon Care Center where he worked until his death.

Joey was given a life full of love. The greatest love he had in life was his family. He enjoyed spending time with all his children and especially his one grandchild. He was also considered the animal whisperer because any animal that he ever greeted became immediately attached to him. With any free time Joey had, he loved being outdoors bow hunting, golfing in the local tournaments, computer, and playing a great game of pinochle. Joey prided himself on his faith and love of God.

Joseph "Joey" Hilzendeger passed away December 9, 2016 in his home at the age of 54.

Joey leaves behind his wife of 29 ½ years, his daughters, Amanda (Craig) Goettle and Megan (Jonah) Schwartzenberger, his son, Elijah, his grandson, Liam Goettle, his parents, Ray and Betty (Holzer) Hilzendeger, his sisters Roberta (Charles) Johs, and Pam (Jon) Kuntz, his nephews, Dean (Tina) Johs and their son, Austin, and Logan Kuntz, and his nieces, Leann (Mac) Cimbura, and their daughters, Eva and Breelyn, and Jenny Kuntz, and many in laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Katherine Holzer, Wendelin and Marcella Hilzendeger, and his father in law, Martin S. Sperle. Share memories and sign online guestbook at www.dahlstromfuneralservice.com Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Napoleon, ND.