Hill W. Norm

Norman "Oz" HillApril 3, 1929 - November 12, 2012 Norman "Oz" Hill, 83, of Deshler, Ohio died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, Ohio. He was born April 3, 1929 in Deshler to John and Maud (Rickard) Hill. On September 19, 1953 he married Betty (Weimer) Hill at Zion Lutheran Church, Garrett, Indiana. Norm was a 1947 graduate of Deshler High School and then worked for the B & O Railroad. He then served in the U.S. Army for 2 years during the Korean War. After serving his country, Norm returned home and worked as a Milkman for over 28 years, having worked for Pure Milk Dairy, Meadow Gold Dairy and Sealtest Dairy in Toledo. He had also worked for Koppenhofer Brothers Poultry and drove truck for Signal Delivery, Findlay, Ohio and Yarnell Brothers, Deshler. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Deshler; Deshler American Legion Post #316 and Deshler Bavarian Club. Norm was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished opportunities to spend time together with his family. He enjoyed softball and was an avid bowler, having bowled the first ever 700 series at Deshler Lanes. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty; children; Mike (Missy) Hill, Leipsic, Ohio; Steve (Patti) Hill, Ashland, Ohio; Deb (Bruno) Mendieta, Grand Rapids, Ohio; Alan (Dawn) Hill, Swanton, Ohio; Sheri (Jesse) Quiroga, Deshler; 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Clarence Hill and five sisters, Lois Baker; Helen Radabaugh; Bernice Kinder; Mary Markwood and Jean Tumblin. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Deshler with Pastor James Budke officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler and from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. The family suggests memorials be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com.

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Hill W. Norm

November 12, 2012