He served in the United States Army during WWII in the European Theater of Operations, fighting in five major battles and receiving the Purple Heart for Valor. He married Viola L. Baldwin on July 28, 1946, at South Hutchinson Methodist Church. She died Jan. 19, 1999.
Survivors include: son, Ron Hill and wife Mary, Nickerson; two daughters, Lois Durst and husband LeRoy, Hutchinson, and Jeri Hill-Harder and husband Ken, Claflin; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Vedder, Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Funeral will be 10 a.m., Wed., March 24, 2010, at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Alan Stambaugh presiding. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. and Tues. with the family to receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tues. at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Reno County or Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church in care of Elliott Mortuary. Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.
He served in the United States Army during WWII in the European Theater of Operations, fighting in five major battles and receiving the Purple Heart for Valor. He married Viola L. Baldwin on July 28, 1946, at South Hutchinson Methodist Church. She died Jan. 19, 1999.
Survivors include: son, Ron Hill and wife Mary, Nickerson; two daughters, Lois Durst and husband LeRoy, Hutchinson, and Jeri Hill-Harder and husband Ken, Claflin; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Vedder, Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Funeral will be 10 a.m., Wed., March 24, 2010, at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Alan Stambaugh presiding. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. and Tues. with the family to receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tues. at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Reno County or Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church in care of Elliott Mortuary. Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.
Family Members
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Ethel Irene Hill Slifer
1899–1995
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Bessie Ann Hill Pitzer
1900–1991
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Infant Son Hill
1902–1902
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Stella Letia Hill Thompson
1903–1972
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George Riley Hill
1905–2007
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Ralph Enoch Hill
1907–1981
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Lillie Mae Hill McGonigle
1910–1940
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Roy Odus Hill
1911–1914
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Mary Mildred Hill Trober Swonger
1914–1968
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Ruby Elnora Hill Farthing
1916–2008
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Edna June Hill Vedder
1924–2020
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