Dwight E. Hill

Dwight Edwin Hill, 86, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Detroit Lake, Minnesota. Dwight was born November 28, 1928, in Monticello, Minnesota, the son of George Henry and Lela Mae (Iverson) Hill. He married Marilyn Talbot on October 31, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Marilyn preceded him in death on May 26, 1995. Dwight married Vivian L. Blasjo Gray, his longtime friend, on November 2, 2006 in Cedar Falls. Dwight worked in dairy and agriculture most of his life, retiring from Mid-America Dairy in Zumbrota, Minnesota after 24 years of service. In retirement, he drove charter coaches for several bus and tour companies, eventually driving in 46 states in his tour driving. Dwight volunteered for many groups in Minnesota and also in Cedar Falls, including Festival of Trees, May Breakfast, Visitors’ Center, and many activities at church. Dwight was an avid reader, gardener, and enjoyed singing with choirs and family. He traveled to all 50 states and abroad, including Costa Rica where he went zip-lining at the age of 83. Dwight is survived by his wife, Vivian; seven children: Kathy (Gene) Jackel of Owatonna, MN, David Hill of Normal, IL, Lois (Stu) Main of Owatonna, Linda (Dan) Ristow of Roanoke, TX, Judi (Dave Oman) Gerold of Owatonna, Doug (Linda) Hill of Maplewood, MN, Mary Hill of Rochester, MN; three step children: Joni (Johann) Gray of Minneapolis, MN, Kelly (Marcela) Gray of Silver Spring, MD, Karen (James) Beal of Des Moines, IA; daughter-in-law, Lois York Hill of Elmwood, IL; fifteen grandchildren: Meredith (Nathan) Zietlow, Donovan (Erin) Hill, Blake Herricks, Kassandra Hill, Amber (Billy) Woods, Isaac (Carolyn) Ristow, Jason Milan, Ricci (Brittany) Milan, Gina Milan, Ryan (Mandy) Grunklee, Trent (Jen) Grunklee, Jake (Heather) Gerold, Nia Gerold, Cassy Gerold, Christopher Dwight Gerold; three step grandchildren: Zander Beal, Stefan Johannsson, Arnar Johannsson; twelve great grandchildren: Daniel, Owen, and Hope Zietlow, Luke Woods, Timothy and Miriam Grunklee, Nolan, Lyndon, and Carter Gerold, Drew and Adrianna Hill, and Sonny Milan; three step great grandchildren: Alexander Stefanson, Victoria and Karen Stefansdottir; a sister, Elizabeth Kepka of Monticello, MN; brothers-in-law: Dick (Shirley) Blasjo, Merle (Joan) Blasjo, Wesley Blasjo; sisters-in-law, Connie (Donald) Doty and Benita Talbot; nieces and nephews: Janice (Loren) Kepka, Dennis (Bonnie) Drobnick, Diane (Bruce) Ronchetti, Becky Drobnick, Pam (Steve) Talbot, John (Bonnie) Talbot, Bill (Katie) Talbot. He was preceded in death by his parents; one great grandson, Dane Hill; two sisters-in-law, Jeanne Drobnick and Marge Blasjo; and two brothers-in-law, Albert Drobnick and Lincoln Talbot. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Service and also for one hour prior to services at the church. Condolences may be left at www.richardsonfunealservice.com.

Dwight E. Hill

November 28, 1928 - June 13, 2015