Aug. 15, 1959 – April 25, 202
Mark Robert Hill, 64, of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully within the consolation of his residence and care of his loving spouse of 41 years, Ann, on Thursday, April 25, 2024 (the Catholic Feast of St. Mark) after a protracted, five-year battle with most cancers.
He was born Aug. 15, 1959 in Fort Hood, Texas, the son of Robert Lee Hill and Ruth Marlene (Hattula) Hill. Mark’s household moved to L’Anse, Michigan when he was one. He grew up in Newberry, Michigan and graduated from Newberry Excessive College with the category of 1977.
Mark attended Northern Michigan College, in Marquette, for a yr earlier than going to work as an orderly at Brown County Psychological Well being in Inexperienced Bay.
Whereas residing in Inexperienced Bay, he met Antoinette “Ann” Marie Hill. They have been united in marriage on Nov. 13, 1982 at her residence church, St. Philip the Apostle.
They moved to Florida, and Mark labored for Eckerd Youth Growth Heart in Okeechobee. He continued his collegiate research at Barry College in Miami Shores, Florida and graduated with a bachelor’s diploma in Human Companies.
Mark and Ann had hopes of returning to the Midwest. He and his household started their journey in Sturgeon Bay 32 years in the past, when he accepted a job with Door County Social Companies, a “job” that would go away an amazing influence on so many lives. Mark typically talked concerning the significance of alternative and giving those that struggled an opportunity for change, and there was no higher useful resource than the Door County Problem Program. It was there that Mark and his coworkers have been capable of present college students and their households that likelihood for that success. Mark’s expertise with the Problem Program was one which each he and his household have been past happy with.
He was raised Lutheran however sometimes attended Corpus Christi Parish in Sturgeon Bay with spouse, Ann (who’s a member there).
Mark was a person of seasonal pursuits. Within the fall, he might be noticed on the sidelines watching soccer, cheering on his son, Tony, and different Sturgeon Bay Clipper teammates and gamers through the years. Mark was an avid hunter and loved spending time together with his household up at their cabin, “Frosty Acres”, in Newberry. Within the winter, he was a part of the crew of basketball coaches for Sturgeon Bay Excessive College. Mark had a method with the gamers. He was typically their largest “cheerleader” and but, he helped them keep mentally sturdy in a few of the most intense recreation conditions. Mark regarded ahead to the snow melting, as a result of that meant golf season was developing. Spring and summer time days have been typically full of hours on the golf course, normally Idlewild. He was a real competitor on the course and was at all times seeking to enhance his recreation. Mark was additionally one to share within the pleasure and congratulatory reward of fellow golfers’ low rounds and nice course play.
He appreciated good music and appreciated listening to basic rock. Whereas Mark had an amazing ardour for sports activities and music, nothing was extra essential to him than household, particularly his “Fortunate 7”. He was a really proud “Papa” of seven grandchildren with whom he shared a really particular bond with, distinctive to every of considered one of them. Papa loved his time babysitting, treating them to the films, touring, in addition to sharing his love of music and sports activities with them. Though his time with them was brief, the experiences and photos will likely be treasured by every for a lifetime.
Mark will likely be deeply missed by his spouse, Ann; kids, Ashley (Matt) Klug of Allouez, Tony (Michelle) Hill of Oshkosh, and Emily (vital different, Andrew Prepare dinner) Giesseman of Allouez; his Fortunate 7, Harvey, Fitz, and Joey Klug, Evelyn, Clara, and Samuel Hill, and Parker Giesseman; mom, Ruth Hill of Newberry, Michigan, brother, Michael (Tammie) Hill of Maple Metropolis, Michigan; siblings-in-law, Mary Kay (Richard) Birkholz of Inexperienced Bay, Patricia “Patti” Osmond of Pulaski, Joanne (Charles) Strachan of Marshfield, Cynthia (Randall) Jakubowski of Inexperienced Bay, Vernon (Karen) Van Beek of De Pere, Lori (Mark) Pennings of Inexperienced Bay, James (Shelby) Van Beek of Denmark, and Barbara Van Beek of Inexperienced Bay; many nieces and nephews; different kin; and lots of expensive pals.
He was preceded in dying by his father, Robert Hill; parents-in-law, Vernon and Kathleen (Denissen) Van Beek; siblings-in-law, Kathleen (Gary) Collins, Linda Van Beek, Thomas Van Beek, and Theresa Van Beek; and different kin.
Mark’s life will likely be honored with a memorial service held at 3 pm on Saturday, Might 18, 2024 at Huehns Funeral Residence, 1414 Michigan Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, with Fr. Anthony Birdsall officiating. He will likely be laid to relaxation within the columbarium at Allouez Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation for household and pals will likely be held on the funeral residence on Saturday, Might 18, 2024 from midday till the time of service.
