Comments on: Clive D. “The Candyman” Hilgert

By: Ted Boosalis

Ted Boosalis — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:33:39 +0000

Clive was a great guy, he taught me many things that I didn’t know about the candy business and candymaking. I will never forget my experience at Sugar Plum Candies and working with him and his crew in 2003. I last saw him in Milwaukee a few years later at a candy convention and he remembered me right away. He will be missed.

By: Trudi Mariscal-Tagart

Trudi Mariscal-Tagart — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:05:37 +0000

Clive was a wonderful man. Always remembering those loved ones whether they were family or friends. My grandmother, Ida Bice, (I believe) was a close friend of Clive’s. Their friendship started over making candies at Russell Stover Candies and continued over their years until her passing 10 years ago. Clive was always a part of my life since birth. I always knew him as “the candy man”. He always had candies in his pockets, in his office or at his home. As I grew up and became an adult, I considered him a dear friend of mine, as our lives were intertwined. I was always able to stop by and chat with him at his store. Clive was a warm, compassionate man. Heaven broke the mold when they made Clive. I know that I will surely miss his smile, his laugh, his words of wisdom and most importantly, his friendship. Clive has returned home and I am sure that he still has candies in his pockets. My thoughts, prayers and love are with his wife and all of his children, Don, Bernie, Millie Jo and their family’s. Please know, Clive did touch my life and will be missed.

By: Nancy Frederick Rohan

Nancy Frederick Rohan — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:08:40 +0000

My father George Frederick was a candyman too. He and Clive worked at Russell Stover Candies for many years together. My brother George Jr. was also a friend of Clive’s, and we remember Clive’s name from our Dad who spoke so very highly of him as a friend and business man for so many years . Our thoughts are with your family. Nancy and Neil Rohan

By: Kathleen Roberts

Kathleen Roberts — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:36:23 +0000

My heart goes out to Clives family. Some of my fondest memories are of the few months I worked for Clive and Katrinka! He will be missed.

By: a nephew

a nephew — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:33:44 +0000

For uncle Clive and ‘best mother’,

I will spend my heaven
indoing good upon earth

After my death
I shall let fall a shower of roses.

Peace/Love

By: Robert & Caryn Hastings

Robert & Caryn Hastings — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:23:09 +0000

Dear Don, Millie Jo, Bernard and families,
We pray for the peace of God to keep you and The Comforter enfold you in His Love.
The memories you have will sustain you through many years. Robert still talks about your dad driving the Corvette down McGee with the top down and his hair blowing in the wind. Clive was a unique and generous man.
We are very sorry we cannot be there with you.
God Bless you all. With much love, Bob and Caryn

By: Shellie Haun

Shellie Haun — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:05:58 +0000

My condolences to your family on Clive’s passing. I worked with Clive for many years at Kinko’s for Sugar Plum Candies. Many of the current packaging for his store was created by him and I together. I even attended his 85th birthday celebration with my new born daughter.(I have not seen him for about 8 years now, since I left Kinko’s.) I love that you called him “The Candyman”. That’s what my husband always called him too, every time Clive brought me chocolates. :-) I remember seeing an article he brought in once that was written about him, and his start in the candy business. How he worked for nothing just to get his foot in the door, and look at what he created. He was a very wonderful man. He accomplished so much in his long-lived life, and that is much to celebrate! I’m thinking of you all today, as I am not able to attend the funeral. Our Blessings from the Haun family.
Shellie Haun

By: Johnny Robinson

Johnny Robinson — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:00:42 +0000

WITH SYMPATHY,Grief, like a wave,has a rhythm of its own. At first, it comes sweeping in, then it recedes, leaving us in quiet peace with the treasures of memory, love, and strength that it carries to our shore. Till grief recedes and peace sustains and loving memory remains. Our thoughts will be with you.