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Dennis Hill Obituary
December 4, 1953 - December 10, 2025
Dennis Mason Hill, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, peacefully at his home after a 9-year-long battle with cancer. He was born on December 4, 1953, in Lincoln, Neb., to Fred and Shirley Hill. He graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School with the class of 1972.
His free spirit and longing for adventure led him down many paths during his early years, which included construction, sales, window installation, and a few years as a flight attendant. He then was a CNC operator and pattern maker and he worked for Coors Distributing in Denver as a merchandiser. But the career he was most proud of was his 15 years with Kearney Police Department as a Certified Property and Evidence Specialist, which he did until his retirement in 2020.
Den's Humor would light up any room he was in. He was a social butterfly who could and would talk to anyone about anything and every person he met was an immediate friend. Through his life he was an avid skier, softball player, dart thrower, dirt bike rider, and partier. In his later years he settled down (but not really) in his beautiful home of 21 years overlooking Summer Haven Lake near Kearney, Neb. Dennis swore by the three H's of his life- holidays (which meant parties), happy hours, and the HUSKERS!
Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and good friend to so many. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Michele Hill; son, Mason (Cassie) Hill of Stanton, Neb.; daughter, Madison (Alex) Schumacher of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Dollie Benac of Lincoln, Neb.; brothers, Norm (Terri) Hill of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, Tom (Sue) Hill of Freedom, Pa.; grandchildren, Maverick, Hudson, Tenley, and Landrie Hill, whom he loved dearly; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by Neil Shipferling, his nephew and lifelong friend whom he loves as a son; and Bailey Pittner, who held a daughter's place in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ted Hill; and brother-in-law, Larry Benac.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 "O" St., Lincoln.
Memorials may be donated to the family for future charitable donation.
Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery
3600 "O" Street
Lincoln, Neb. 68510
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David Bower
December 16, 2025
I grew up in the same neighborhood as the Hills. Dennis was my friend and we spent a lot of time together riding bikes, climbing trees and just hanging out during grade school and junior high. He was always ready to have a good time!
Bob Hord
December 14, 2025
TEINTZ always rode around town on an old Cushman Scooter with a stick shifter.
He was always so much fun to hang out with. RIP Brother....
Tamera Ward
December 14, 2025
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Tamera Ward
December 14, 2025
Teense Dennis Hill was a friend of mine in the 70's. He was always fun to be around. He took me to see Boz Skaggs at the Orpheum theater in Omaha. We had a great time and that was the best, most sophisticated, elegant concert I have ever seen. He will be missed by me and all of his friends.
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