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CEILON RICHARD HILL
Loving husband, father, grandfather, age 80, died at home June 26, 2012 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with emphysema. He was born January 27, 1932, son of Ceilon Luther and Frances Marie Hill. Ceilon graduated with a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan . He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War and served his country in Greenland . He worked for the federal government for 30 years as a policy and grant developer for Health & Human Services. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Ann Graessle-Hill; his daughters, Lisse, Heidi and Michele; his son, Michael; grandson, Justin and granddaughter, Dylan. A memorial service is planned for late August in Michigan."
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Justin Hill
July 9, 2012
i love you very much grandpa. i miss you and hope your playing poker with the greats.
July 9, 2012
I miss you Dad but I know you are in a better place now.You were always there for me when I needed you. I love you forever , Heidi Lee
July 9, 2012
Thank you for being my father , I couldn't have asked for a better guide. You were always there for me when I needed you. I miss you and love you with all my heart. Your daughter Heidi Lee
July 9, 2012
I love you Dad .You have always been there for me as well as a wonderful father. I miss you. Love and happiness in the beyond , Heidi
Marjorie Hill
July 8, 2012
God be with you Ceilon. I was blessed to share your love for the last 24 years. I will love you forever. Thanks for "Taking a "Chance on Me"!.
Michele Hill
July 7, 2012
I love you Dad. You'll always be my superman. Love, Michele
steve schneider
July 7, 2012
My mom will miss you forever betty burch
Dale Leslie
July 6, 2012
A fistful of AA High School classmates who were best friends and enlisted in the military on the same day post-WW II, remained each other's biggest fans after discharge. They share tall stories behind heaven's gate: Bob Foster, Ceilon Hill and Tom Johnson. What a trio!
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