Ronald D. Hill Sr.'s Obituary
Ronald D. Hill Sr, age 68 of Batesville, passed on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his residence. Born June 17, 1944 in Fayette County Indiana, he is the son of Dorothy (Nee: Pollitt) and Arlie Hill. He married Diane Young August 31, 1974 in Connersville, Indiana. Ron was a chauffeur for Hillenbrand Industries from 1986 until his retirement in 2008. He was a member of the Royal Order of Moose #1160 in Connersville and the Batesville Eagles Aerie #1130. Ron enjoyed the outdoors. He hunted squirrel and deer, was an avid golfer and took his family boating and fishing often. He would also take rides in the country to watch the wildlife. Ron loved watching IU basketball and was a huge NASCAR fan. For 21 consecutive February’s he took his seat in the stands to watch the Daytona 500. The last five years, he and Diane would take their fifth-wheel to Florida for the winter months. He had a sweet tooth that usually craved sugar cream pies and his favorite meal was fried pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy. The family teased that his second favorite meal was a little quirky. Whenever Diane made fried pork chops, she would need to make extra so he could have a cold pork chop and cereal the next day for lunch. Ron’s favorite pastime was being with his family, especially the grandkids.He is survived by his wife Diane; daughter Kimberly Hill of Enochsburg, Indiana; son Ronald (R.D.) Hill Jr. of Lebanon, Ohio; grandchildren Tyler and Kylee Hill and brother Larry Hill of Liberty, Indiana. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother Jerry Hill. Visitation is Wednesday, May 15th, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16th, at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg with Rev. David Kobak O.F.M. officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s United Church of Christ Huntersville Cemetery. The family requests memorials to Hospice of Margaret Mary Health or the Hansen Center.
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