Tom Hildinger

Aug. 8, 1945 - Nov. 16, 2025

November 18, 2025 - 1:28 PM

Kansas is “a place wild with stories, overrun with strange and unexpected creatures, a place of discovery and heart," writes editor Leslie VonHolten.

William Thomas (Tom) Hildinger, 80, of Humboldt, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Diversicare of Chanute.

Tom was born Aug. 8, 1945, in Alva, Okla., to George Hildinger and Wilma Jean (Fullerton) Hildinger.

Tom was married to Lucille and they had two children. They later divorced. Tom and Sandra K. Mintz-Daniels were married on Aug. 19, 1995, in Humboldt.

She survives, as do children, Brian (Sheri) Hildinger and Amy (Kyle) Compton; and stepchildren, Daniel Daniels, Jerry (Dena) Daniels, James Daniels and Dustin (Stephanie) Daniels.

Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials are suggested to Parkinson’s Foundation, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.