Robert Francis Hill
November 19, 1937 - April 17, 2013
Obituary
CAMBRIDGE-Robert “Bob” Hill, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was born on Nov. 19, 1937, in Edgerton, the son of Frank and Gladys (Edwardson) Hill. Bob graduated from Stoughton High School in 1955 and from the UW-Madison Agriculture Short Course. He was united in marriage to Marletta Anderson on Dec. 14, 1957. Bob worked for FP&T Construction as a heavy equipment operator until 1984, when he started Hills Landscaping in Cambridge. Bob was a charter member of the Cambridge Lions Club, receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, a member of Rockdale White Nites Snowmobile Club, former President of Dane County Council of Snowmobile Clubs, a member of the Cambridge Pottery Festival committee, and the driving force behind the Cambridge fish ponds. Bob was also the drummer for the Ole Gjerald Band. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marletta; daughters, Wendy Brabender, Natalie (Mark) Howard and Peggy (Jacob) Klingbeil; son, Bill Hill; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Emery and Darlene Cornell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at WILLERUP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 415 W. Water St., Cambridge, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013, with Pastor Brian Cook presiding. Burial will be at Rockdale Cemetery. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Special Thank You to the staff at Meriter Park Hospital, especially Steve, Don and Dave, the Stoughton Hospital, the UW Carbone Cancer Center, especially Dr. Hei and Agrace HospiceCare for all their loving care given to Bob.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Rockdale Cemetery.
Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
Funeral services will be held at WILLERUP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 415 W. Water St., Cambridge, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013, with Pastor Brian Cook presiding.
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Jim and Sue Rinden
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You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Jim and Sue Rinden
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Barb & Phil Julseth
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Words cannot express the feelings we have for Bob's family at this difficult time. May the memories you have of your wonderful husband, father & grandfather get you through this difficult time. Bob was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
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Lynn Volla Doolittle
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Natalie and family,
My deepest sympathies are with you and your whole family. Your dad was a wonderful man who gave much to his family and community. I know you all will miss him more than words can say and life will never be the same without him. I hope you take comfort in the fond memories of your time together and that he is at peace and in the loving hands of our Father. I pray God eases your pain of this great loss and you take comfort in the caring thoughts of those who love you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you now and in the time to come.
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Richard & Jennifer Kilburg
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Bob will be missed at the Lions meetings. We are so sorry for your loss. His memory will live on at the fishing pond and Lions clubhouse. Your family is in our daily thoughts and prayers.
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Richard Wildermuth
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To the Bob Hill Family:
I was shcoked to learn of Bob's death. I got to know Bob about four years ago when I became the auctioneer for the Cambridge Pottery Festival. I have fond memories of rides on the gator around the grounds. I will never forget Bob's love for his family, the Lions and the Pottery Festival.
May God comfort you now and in the days ahead. May your memories sustain you now and into the future.
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Steve Zanon
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Bob's Family,
I'm so sorry. learned about his passing on Friday when I came in to work so I can't be there. I so enjoyed meeting Bob and all of you. He was a very special guy and a privelage to work with and talk with. I hope his passing was painless and merciful; it was difficult seeing such a bright guy robbed so. Hope to see you in happier times.
Steve Z