Michael Eugene Hill, 75, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born June 19, 1947 in Fremont, the son of Lester and Jennie Helen (Sipsma) Hill. He was a 1965 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Michael served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He married Viki Smith on February 13, 1971 at St. Mark Lutheran Church.
Michael worked as a warehouse supervisor at H.J. Heinz for forty-five years and retired in 2010. He was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and volunteered at the Fremont Soup Kitchen and Eden Springs Care Facility. Michael was also a Boy Scout Leader and enjoyed bowling. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events.
Michael is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Viki Hill, Fremont, OH; children, Shane (Jenny) Hill, Clermont, FL, Amie (Ryan) Wilson, Cardington, OH and Clint (Jen) Hill, Rising Sun, OH; brothers, Edwin (Patricia) Hill, Lindsey, OH and Thomas (Marsha) Hill, Oak Harbor, OH; grandchildren, Sammantha, Alexis, and Mackenzie Hill; Tylor, Austin and Sam Wilson and Conner and Carson Hill; greatgrandchildren, Stella and Nora Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Nancy Kaiser and brother-in-law, Brent Smith.
Visitation: Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Services: Saturday, October 29, 2022, 10:00 am at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 902 E. State St, Fremont, with one hour of visitation at the church prior to the service.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Memorials can be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, The Fremont Soup Kitchen or Eden Springs Care Facility.
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Kathy Stout
Viki and family –
I am so sorry for your loss.
May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
Pamela LESTER
My most heartfelt sympathy, Viki on the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts.
Bob Hahn
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family! I am so sorry to hear this!
I will forever remember our Boy Scout meetings and overnights!
I will never forget our Friday night trips to Sandusky for supper and other places!
I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral or funeral home due to my health!
I will be thinking of you all!
Donna and Terry Thatcher
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Laurie Black
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayer. I volunteer with Mike at Grace Soup Kitchen, he was a good man. He will truly be missed.
Laurie Black & Matthew Black & Moe Robinso
Tony Fulmer
Shane and Jen and your girls are in our thoughts and prayers in these tough times while I never had the pleasure of meeting your dad I know he was a good man by his children and grandchildren. We will praying for peace and comfort for your family
God Bless all of you
Tony, Bonnie, Brandon and Taylor Fulmer
Danielle L McClory
Viki and Family,
I always thought Michael was a very sweet caring man. You have my deepest sympathy at this sad time. I have good memories of Mike when we worked on a committee together at St. Mark Church.
Deb Giesler Lehman
Vicki and family, my prayers are with you. I was a neighbor and a coworker of Mike’s. Always a smile, just an all-around great guy. Godspeed Mike!
Kathy stevenson
I’m so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.