Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hill, Earl, MD 93 of Minneapolis, died April 11, 2013. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who loved to sing and hum all day long and had a penchant for word puns that always got a chuckle. A consummate dedicated physician, he served the medical community for over 40 years. He was born in Minneapolis on October 1, 1919 and graduated North High School in 1936 at the age of 16. He went on to graduate 2nd in his class at the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1943, where he was inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha honorary medical fraternity. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII where he toured Japan, the Phillipines, and New Guinea from 1943 to 1946. Upon returning from duty he served as Major in the Army Reserve. He joined the staff of Mount Sinai Hospital in 1951 and he served as Chief of Medicine in 1955 and Chief of Staff in 1961. He joined the staff of Abbott- Northwestern Hospital in 1986 and was given the honor of Emeritus member. Always a physician, he continued serving his profession at the Minneapolis VAMC from 1992 until he retired in 1996. In addition to his private internal medicine practice he was a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the U of MN Med School and Associate Editor of Modern Medicine for 14 years. He was an avid skier, sailor, and a real renaissance man who loved to read "the classics." He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley; children, Carolyn (Mehrdad) Ameli, Marjorie (Rich) Cohen, Richard (Linda) Hill; grandchildren, Beverly Luther, Betty (Ben) Luther Hillman, David, Jeremy, Kaylee, and Michael Hill; great granddaughter Johanna. The family wishes to thank care- givers Ely Cohen and Cynthia Asiedu and Chevra Kavod Hamet. FUNERAL SERVICE SUNDAY 12:30 PM AT ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION, 10500 Hillside Lane W., Mtka, BURIAL TO FOLLOW at Temple of Aaron Cemetery, 591 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville. SHIVA, Adath Jeshurun, Sunday 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Earl Hill Fund at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Arrangements with Adath Jeshurun Chevra Kavod Hamet and www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Dear Shirley & family, My sincere condolences to you. I have fond memories of Earl and of our early years in Phi D. E. when our children were growing up plus many other events through the years. Love, Etta Fay Orkin
April 15, 2013
It was our privilege to provide Earl with a gathering place to participate in the many activities offered at our facility. Earl is fondly remembered by his fellow bridge players. Please accept our condolences on your loss and know our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Hopkins Activity Center Staff & Participants
www.hopkinsmn.com/activitycenter
April 15, 2013
Dr. Earl was the "Keeper of the History" of our neighborhood. When Clarke, Kate and I moved to our Cedar Dean Isles neighborhood in 1997, Dr. Earl arrived one afternoon with a huge scrapbook detailing the history of our home, and the neighborhood. All the previous residents of our home-- the stories, and the history came alive through the careful recounting of Dr. Earl.
As a child growing up, I dreamed about one day living and raising children in a neighborhood where people of many ages...
Phyllis Thomson
April 13, 2013 | Minneapolis, MN
We will miss his calls and his words of love at Rosh Hashonah. Our hearts go out to you at this time.
Grace & Howard Weinstein
April 13, 2013 | Pompano
We loved Earl and will miss him.We have always felt that we are a part of the Hill family. We love you all....Carol and Erwin
April 13, 2013
Dr. Hill was a very caring doctor to his patients. I have never had better care then from him.
gary rodgers
April 13, 2013 | East Bethel, MN
