John E. Hill, 79, Indianapolis, IN passed away September 24, 2017. Born on August 23, 1938 in Logansport, IN to Elmer and Luella Eileen Hill.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pat Hill (Doades); children, Bryan (Regan) Hill, Bradley Hill, Jennifer Gest, Kevin Ringwalt; 7 grandchildren, Ashley (Matt) Brown, Jessemie (Chris) Laisure, Michael Ringwalt, Brook Hill, Joshua Gest, Braden Hill, Sydney Gest; 2 great grandchildren, Izzy Laisure, Halas Laisure; sister, Joann Leedy; nephews, Steve Leedy and Eric Leedy.
John loved boating and golfing. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was a very active member of the White River Yacht Club, The American Legion, The VFW and the Moose. He made friends wherever he went. He loved teasing the girls at the yacht club. “Glad you got to see me” wash his catch phrase.
John was in sales his entire working career. Hill & Son Sound Engineering in Logansport, Johnson Controls, Simplex, KLF, McDaniel in Indianapolis. The last 10 years John and Pat had their own little company, Hill Engineering, LLC. John loved running his own business and was still working.
There will be a Celebration of Life on October 8, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until? at the White River Yacht Club, 1400 East 74th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Homeless Veterans Association, www.volunteer.va.gov/apps/VolunteerNow/
Ann Livengood says
Pat, I’m SO sorry to hear this sad news, just today. Thirty-eight years of marriage together — Wow! That’s a long time together, and yet too short, right? You are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you!
Ronnie Cole says
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I remember you and I always referring to the good old days when we were at KLF. Those days truly had some memories, didn’t they?
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Quillen says
Pat –
I’m so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I never got the opportunity to meet him but I understand he was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
James and David Miller says
Pat, Family and Friends,
John was an inspiration to everyone he knew for he was more than a husband, father, and friend. John was many things to many people loving, kind and caring, compassionate, jokester, honorable, leader, volunteer, patient, giving, companion, talented, and an incredibly great listener. We have many cherished memories of John and will always remember his ready smile and open heart. Pat most can’t begin to understand the loss of a husband, partner, and companion after 38 years. Our hearts are breaking for you. We are all better to have known and shared this earth with him. John will be greatly missed our thoughts are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy.
Helen Tarpey Schaefer says
Dear Pat, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the passing of your beloved John. May God’s grace comfort you through this hard time and you continue to feel John’s love through thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you.
Robbie Mullenix-Ely says
I am “glad I got to see him ”
on my birthday. He will truly be missed by all..God need a good soul and found it in John….My pleasure meeting you both…Forever in my heart.never for gotten..Untill you get to see me again…✝💜
Becky converse says
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a nice man. I liked talking to him. He will be missed.
Jenny Dawson Arnold says
So sorry to hear of Jack’s(as we called him in school) passing We started school together and went all thru school together. I know he will be missed by many.
Jenny Dawson Arnold
Susan Voit says
Pat, my friend, John ( with the twinkly blue eyes ) will be greatly missed. I don’t think he ever passed by without stopping to say hello. We shared so many good times together and all will be cherished by me and many friends. Love you Pat.
Maurita Barrett says
Pat, we are keeping you close to our hearts. So sorry to hear about John’s passing.
Roxanne Loomis says
Great memories of John. Always friendly and he will be missed by many.
Mark and Betty Sander says
Betty and I are happy we became friends with you and John. Your celebration of John’s life today will be memorable for you and your family and we are sad we can not be there. We will all miss John and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
Jeff Edwards says
Pat
I worked with John many years and on many projects while at CCI. John had sold the new St. Francis Hospital on the south side way back in 1994.Everyday working with John was a positive, he was always up beat and a joy to be around.Sorry I missed his passing.