died April 17, 2014
He was born October 12, 1957 in Oakland, Nebraska. The family was living in Decatur at the time. They also lived in Algona, Iowa and in Ft. Madison, Iowa where he graduated from high school in 1976.
He had been active in Key Club and a Methodist Church youth group. He attended Iowa University (Hawkeyes) in Iowa City for a year. He received his Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in Human Services and Chemical Dependency Counseling with Honors on February 28, 1994 at Metropolitan Community College. He worked at Equilibria and Community Alliance in Omaha for many years, always working to help others. He is forever loved and missed greatly by many.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Hill; baby sisters, Paula Beth and Rebecka Jean, and an infant sister; grandparents, Bill and Mable Schnebel, Ted and Bessie Hill, stepgrandfather Dale McCray; aunts and uncles, Anita and Duane Kruse, Bill Schnebel, Ralph and Marilyn Hill.
He us survived by: mother, Betty Hill Donovan of Fremont; son Blake (Amanda) Hill of Omaha; daughter, Sarah (Adam) Mahlberg of Omaha; step-sons, Josh Stierwalt and Vinnie Treinen; grandchildren, Kaydence and Phillip Mahlberg, and special little friend, Anslie; brothers, Tim (Mary) Hill, Tedd Hill, Gregg (Hansie) Hill; sister, Carol Davis, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
A memorial service will be 2 PM Friday (May 23rd) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends during the hour prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the United States ATV Search and Rescue.
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Condolences(7)
Jennifer
, PA Wednesday, June 18, 2014 My deepest sympathies to the Hill Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Dennie
Council Bluffs, IA Thursday, May 22, 2014 My condolences to all of Tom's many friends and especially his family, this is our community's loss. Tom devoted his life to helping others, often putting others before himself. No greater praise can be said of any man. His work on Earth has ended, may he rest in peace.Dennie
Council Bluffs, IA Thursday, May 22, 2014 I wanted to express my condolences to all of Tom's many friends and especially to his family. This is a great loss to our community. Tom was a very good man that devoted his time on Earth to helping others. Tom fought the good fight. No higher praise can be said of any man. His work on Earth has ended, may he rest in peace.Goldie
Omah, NE Tuesday, May 20, 2014 What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Tom will always be in my memory for the kind, compassionate person he was. Tom spoke often of his children and his grandchildren and it was evident they were a source of great joy for him. May you find comfort in loving memories of him...I will. My deepest sympathy to his family.Candis
Penn, NJ Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Dear Family, please accept my sincere condolences for your devastating loss. God knows the many tears that you cry. As you reflect on the many wonderful memories that Tom left to cherish, may your hearts be moved. May God caress your aching hearts with his loving promise to reunite you together again in the future Paradise when he will bring an end to sickness, pain and even death. (Revelation 21:4, 5) You're in my prayers. (Acts 24:15)Karen Klingenberg
Bayard, IA Monday, May 19, 2014 I'm am deeply saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was a good friend of my brothers Tim and Tony Belak, and his mom and my mom were very good friends. I remember him being at the house a lot in his younger years, a really funny and great guy. My deepest condolences to his entire family. My brother Tim passed away in 2007. Tom has his friend there waiting for him.Desirae
, TX Monday, May 19, 2014 I cannot express enough the deep sadness I feel for Tom's family and especially his daughter, Sarah. Tom was an amazing human. He gave of himself tirelessly to help others when life was tough for them. He loved his children above all else and would have (and probably did on many occasions) given the shirt off his back to help a fellow human in need. I will forever hold Tom in my heart and remember him as my wonderful friend who never really knew how much he meant to so many others. May you find peace, my dear friend. And may you now know the power of all you gave to so many people.