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Obituaries
Monday, May 24, 2021
Roger Hill
Age: 73
City: Winfield
Funeral Date
2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, family present from 5 to 7 p.m., Murphy Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant.
Funeral Home
Murphy Funeral Home
Monday, May 24, 2021
Roger Hill
ROGER REX HILL
Winfield
Roger Rex Hill, 73, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family after a valiant fight against lung cancer.
Roger was born Jan. 19, 1948, to Kenneth R. and Mildred A. (Miller) Hill. He was the oldest of seven children and grew up working his parent's farm near Trenton. He started his education at Oak Grove No. 2 Country School and his first school teacher was his grandma Dora Miller. During his early school years, he was advanced a year after testing out of his grade. At 14 years old, he began to support himself by working as a carpenter, painter and farm hand; however, his favorite job title was mechanic. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1965. He served six years in the United States Army Reserve and achieved "top mechanic" honors during his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Roger married Marlene K. Mowrey of Mount Pleasant on Feb. 14, 1969, then later divorced in 1988. They were blessed with two children, Gregory Hill M.D. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Christina Hill of Waukesha, Wis
Roger became part of the Winfield community, where he was a volunteer firefighter, baseball coach and Troop 21 scoutmaster. He was first employed at Johnson Chevrolet, where he honed his mechanic skills. He went on to work at Quad County 4WD and Gabeline Trucking. After a 22-year career at the Iowa D.O.T Maintenance Garage in Mount Pleasant, he retired in 2010. Roger was a member of the Trenton Angles Car Club.
Roger married Nancy L. Wintermeyer of Winfield Iowa, on Oct. 9, 1993. They established their homestead outside of Trenton and later adopted a 12 year old daughter, Christina L. Jordon Hill. He supported Nancy's enjoyment of driving draft horses by building a covered wagon which was utilized at numerous parades, and on their trail rides to the Clark County Mule Festival. His love for Nancy was evident by his determination to have things in order and checking off his "to do list" up to the "Last turn of the Wrench."
Roger had fond memories of camping, fishing, playing cards and fish fries with family and friends. He enjoyed being a Scout leader and selflessly volunteered to spend several hot summers in a tent at Scout camp. Through Scouting, he mentored his son in the achievement of Eagle Scout. He loved gardening and his famous canned garden green beans were a must at family gatherings. He was a well-respected Chevy mechanic who graduated from the "University of Hard Knocks." He was observant and attentive with a philosophy "if you are going to do something, do it right." His passion was to fix or build ANYTHING. He spent many hours tearing down then repairing engines in his shop. He would lend a hand to anyone in need. He was proud of his children's athletic and academic achievements in both high school and college. He enjoyed time with family and especially enjoyed the little ones. He found true joy in being a grandpa. He would light up while spending time with his grandkids and experiencing each of their milestone moments.
Roger is survived by his wife, Nancy Wintermeyer Hill; his son, Gregory (Lisa) Hill of Cedar Rapids; his daughter, Christina Hill of Waukesha Wis.; and adopted daughter, Christina L. Jordon Hill; his grandchildren, Jason Hill and Lindsey Hill of Cedar Rapids; his brothers and sisters, Connie (Ron) Calhoun of Raymondville, Mo., Russell (Jackie) Hill of New London, Kathy Hay of Mount Pleasant, Dan (Julie) Hill of New London, Cindy (Jim) Hilton of Mesa, Ariz., and Penny McCoy (Curt Ramirez) of Des Moines; along with nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Mildred (Jinx) Hill; maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents; and brother-in-law, David Hay
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, at White Oak Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. A Celebration of Roger's Life will be held at 4 p.m. at the Winfield Presbyterian Church. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening at Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. Memorials may be directed to the White Oak Cemetery, Great River Hospice or for a mechanical training scholarship.
Those who are attending the services are encouraged to dress causal.
Roger's family is grateful for his medical team, Dr. Nacos and WCHC, staff of PCI Oncology and Radiation team of Cedar Rapids and Great River Hospice for their great care they gave to Roger.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com. Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is caring for his arrangements.