Obituary of Robert W. Hill Sr.

Springwater – Robert W. Hill Sr., 80 years of age, passed away Friday afternoon May 1, 2015 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Robert was born March 17th, 1935 in Sparta the son of Walter and Lola (Shaver) Hill. He grew up in the Ossian/Dansville area and then moved to S. Lima for many years. Robert then resided in the Wayland area for several years and finally for the past ten years or so lived in Springwater. He served his country in the United States Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He was employed by the Local Union # 1163 out of Rochester as a millwright for most of his working career. Robert loved to ride motorcycles as he had a bike of some sort since his teen age years. He enjoyed being outdoors mowing or operating his back hoe for his neighbors and friends. Robert was also a member of the Springwater American Legion. Robert was pre-deceased by his parents, Walter and Lola Shaver; his siblings, Betty Yeoman, Paul Hill, Rodney Hill and infant siblings Clarence and Claire. He is survived by his children, Dawn Hill of Jacksonville, Fla, Robert (Donna) Hill Jr. of Springwater, John Hill of Clearwater, FL and Tammy Wilson of Conesus; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; siblings, Beatrice Pragle of Henrietta, Dorothy Pribanich of Lima and Helen Hill of Auburn. Robert’s funeral service will be private and at the convenience of his family. Memorial contributions in Robert W. Hill Sr.’s memory may be made to the Springwater American Legion, 7998 School St., Springwater, NY 14560.