Donald E. Hill

Donald E. Hill, 89, of rural La Crescent passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, July 2, 2017.

Donald was born on March 22, 1928 in Winona, to Roy and Lillian (Papenfuss)Hill. He married Lucille Beach on June 2, 1951. Donald worked in Winona until he and Lucille moved to the farm in 1959. Donald loved being a farmer and selling seed corn for over 31 years. Donald loved playing cards. He was a very positive person who always looked at life as being the glass half full rather than half empty and told his children and grandchildren, “Better days are coming!”

Donald will be sadly missed by his wife and love of his life, Lucille, of 66 years and his three children, Bruce (Sherry) Hill, Linda (Richard) Johnson and Wanda (Joe) Jorgenson: one sister, Sylvia Benson as well as 19 grandchildren. Missy (Luke) Marble, Brent (Cheri) Hill, Jeff Hill, Linsey (Dan) Schossow, Jason (Molly) Johnson, Ryan (Tracy) Johnson, Cory Johnson, Leann (Chris) Stuart, Ladawn Johnson, Leah (Jason) James, Londa (Matt) Lauber, Labecca (Jason) Schott, Paul Johnson and friend Brittany, Luke Johnson. Jeremy (Casey)Jorgenson, Jared ‘Chub’(Kellie)) Jorgenson, Landon ‘Bucky’ Jorgenson and friend Char, Jolyn (Brad) Vanderzee, Amber Jorgenson and friend Dillon. He is further survived by 35 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Raquel Hill.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nodine. Pastor Dennis Harbach will officiate. Burial will follow in Hiler Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schumacher - Kish Funeral & Cremation Services, 111 S. Oak St., La Crescent, on Wednesday from 4-7 PM and again at the church on Thursday from 10 AM until the time of service. Online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com .

Donald was also preceded in death by one very cherished great granddaughter Faith Jorgenson.