Search by Name

Search by Name

William Floyd "Bill" Hix

1933 - 2024

BORN

1933

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Schoenbauer Funeral Home - Montgomery Chapel

200 3rd Street SE

Montgomery, Minnesota

William Hix Obituary

Montgomery - William Floyd "Bill" Hix, age 90 of Montgomery passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. with Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. all at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Le Sueur. Military Honors will be provided by the Montgomery area Military Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to your favorite Veterans organization.

Bill was born on June 21, 1933 in Kasota Township to Floyd and Violet (Fay) Hix. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 as an Airman Sec. Class. He was united in marriage to Nancy A. Bratsch on December 28, 1955. He worked for Green Giant in Montgomery and Le Sueur for 30 years. Bill was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Montgomery American Legion.

Bill is survived by son, Tim (Janice) Hix, Wilmington, DE, their children Sarah (David) Sallstrom, Alma and Stina Sallstrom, William (Rachel) Hix, Oliver and Elijah, Allyson Hix; son, Marty (Delphine) Hix, Madison, SD, their children A.J. and Ashley; daughter, Colleen (Jon) Wincentsen, Edina, MN and their daughter, Clare.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; parents, Floyd and Violet; siblings, Donald Hix, Kathryn Callahan, and Helen Kaktovy.

Arrangements are with the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery, 507-357-6116. On-line condolences may be left at www.schoenbauerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Le Sueur County News from Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hix

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in William Hix's name

Memorial Events
for William Hix

Feb

3

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Montgomery, MN

Feb

3

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Montgomery, MN

Funeral services provided by:

Schoenbauer Funeral Home - Montgomery Chapel

200 3rd Street SE, Montgomery, MN 56069

How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor William Hix's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more