Allen Walter Hillert of Menard, Texas passed away after a short illness on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Menard Manor at the age of 84. Allen was born to Walter and Hulda (Borchers) Hillert on December 23, 1941, in New Braunfels, Texas.

Allen was a lifelong rancher. He had a passion for the Angus Breed and won many awards for the quality of livestock he produced. He also enjoyed nine pin bowling, hunting, and playing dominoes with friends. Allen moved the ranch business from New Braunfels to Menard, Texas in 1990 where he continued ranching until his health deteriorated.

He married Frances Jane Preiss on March 21, 1963, in Blanco, Tx. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1985, in New Braunfels after 8.5 years of cancer treatment where Allen lovingly cared for her. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister Kathleen Emma Hillert.

He is survived by his children, sons Sydney Bruce (Tammara) Hillert of New Braunfels and Walden Booth (Kelly) Hillert of Menard. His daughter Colleen Lee (Jamie) Friar of Brady. His sister Ann Lou Tschirhart of McKinney and a special friend Elva Holmes of Brady. Numerous grand and step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation and viewing will be held at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels, Texas on Friday January 2, 2026, from 11:00 to 1:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm. Everyone will meet immediately follow the funeral home service at the Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park for a graveside service at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Mission Valley Community Center in New Braunfels, the Menard Volunteer Fire Dept., or a charity of your choice.

The family has invited everyone to a reception following the graveside service being held at The Mission Valley Community Center (School House) 1135 Mission Valley Road, New Braunfels, Texas 78132.