He was born August 31, 1935, in Orchard Nebraska to Ray and Ruth Hill. He graduated from Orchard High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. As a Veteran he was a lifelong member of the American Legion. H.O. met Sherry (Stewart) at Summerland ballroom while on leave from the Navy. They were married in Page Nebraska in 1957.
He and Sherry made their home in Orchard until 1988 when they moved to Lincoln to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
H.O. always considered Orchard his home and felt blessed to be a part of the community.
Family was very important to him. He was very proud of his children and most importantly, his grandchildren. H.O. was a very involved Grandpa and was a huge part of each of their lives. He took great joy in attending all their activities. He was most comfortable in the stands, on the sidelines or in the bleachers where he was affectionately known by all as simply “Grandpa”. His grandchildren were the light of his life.
His smile, wit and cheerful personality will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving children, Steven (Cindy) Hill of Lincoln, Leah (Mike) Bryant of Fremont, Kimberly (Jeff) Tomjack of Lincoln, Beth (Rob) Chapman of Omaha. Grandchildren, Megan (Zach) Pederson, Matthew Hill, Sean Hill, Jacob Bryant, Trevor Bryant, Ben Tomjack, Joshua Tomjack, Lucy Chapman, Vivian Chapman. Great grandchildren, Penelope, Henry and Clifford Pederson. Sister, Janell Rohwer and brother-in-law Mick (Julie) Stewart as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Howard is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Sherry Hill, parents, Ray and Ruth Hill, parents in-law, Edd and Evelyn Stewart, brothers, Douglas and Warren Hill, sisters, Shirley Eirich, Loree Koester, Brother-in-laws, Bill Eirich, Gary Koester and Al Rohwer as well as other family, friends and loved ones.
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