Betty Lou Ellen Hillman, 85, died at St. Gabriel’s Community (Benedictine Living Center) in Bismarck, ND on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Betty was born in Grafton, ND on March 14, 1938 to Bjarne and Inez (Hilde) Hjelmstad. She grew up in Adams and graduated from Adams High School. Betty married Kenneth Paul Hillman in Adams on August 17, 1958. They moved to Rugby, ND in 1966 and managed Andy B’s Truck Stop. After purchasing the business, they changed the name to the Hub of America and expanded by adding a supper club, pub, motel, convenience store, and off-sale. Betty oversaw the restaurant operation and was well known for running the tightest ship in town! Under her leadership, the Hub had a reputation for hospitality, cleanliness, and the best trained servers in town. She was also an active member of First Lutheran Church. After retiring, Betty and Ken traveled extensively in their motor home, spent many winters in Arizona, and faithfully attended their grandchildren’s activities. Seven years ago, she moved to the St. Gabriel Community Center in Bismarck.

Betty is survived by siblings Skip (Jean) Hjelmstad and Mavis (Gary) Troftgruben.

Betty is survived by her three children, Kim (Daniel) Anderson of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, their children Erin (Tom) Aulik, parents of Kenneth and Eleanor; and Michael (Allysa) Anderson, parents of Rhett and Holt.

Kelly (Tim) Lervick of Bismarck, and children Kelsey (Tyler) Hunter, parents of Ayden and Alayna; Trina (Wade) Wilke; and Carlie (Kirk) Kinard, parents of Amaiya.

Craig (Alesia) Hillman of Alexandria, Minnesota, their children Brittany Jasken, parent of Gabriel, Adley, Madelyn, and Henry; and Amanda (Wade) Iverson, parents of Briggs and Wren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Ken; brother Milt Hjelmstad; and niece Tressa Hjelmstad.

A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Rugby on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. She will be buried next to Ken at Persilla Watts Cemetery in Rugby.

Memorials are welcomed to First Lutheran Church, Rugby, and Benedictine Living Center Foundation – Bismarck.

Niewoehner Funeral Home - Rugby

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