Alfred E. Hillebrand, Jr., 77, passed away at his residence in Lawrence County. Born in Indianapolis on March 10, 1949, he was the son of Alfred E.J. and Anna May (Faurote) Hillebrand. He resided in Rush County most of his life, with the last few years being in Lawrence County.

Alfred retired from Trane Company in Rushville and owned and operated Big Blue Keg in Carthage and North End Package in Rushville. In Lawrence County, he worked part-time at Walmart, JayC Foods, and Rural King. Alfred was a Navy Veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge. He loved to hunt and fish, spend time with family, and interact with customers at his various employments.

Alfred is survived by his spouse, Diana; one son, Patrick; one daughter, Alanna "Pebbles"; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, Alfred and Anna May Hillebrand; two brothers, Raymond and Ronald; one sister, Rosalie; and one granddaughter, Nicole.

Memorial contributions in remembrance of Alfred may be made to the American Cancer Society or your choice of Animal Shelter or Rescue.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Moster Mortuary in Rushville. Masonic services will precede services, and Pastor John Wall will preside. Friends are welcome to visit on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the Moster Mortuary. Burial will follow in Arlington East Hill Cemetery with military rites being accorded.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Bedford.