Donald A Hill

Hudson—Donald A. Hill, 94 formerly of Adrian, MI., passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Barnett Manor where he had been a resident for 8 years. Donald was born September 29, 1917 in Fairfield Township to Ruth (Barrow) and William Hill. He graduated from Adrian High School with the class of 1938. He married Amy Lounsbury on December 19, 1941 at Friends Church in Birdsall in a double ceremony with his sister Ruth. Amy preceded him in death on November 19, 1984. Donald served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of First Christian Church, Adrian, and was a member of Pomona , State and National Granges and was active in the operation of the Old Stone Mill at Lenawee Fairgrounds for many years; he also was a life member of the American Legion of Lansing, lifetime member of the NRA, benefactor to Adrian College, the Antique Tractor and Engine Association of Lenawee and Lenawee County Historical Society. Donald volunteered his services to Meals on Wheels and was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He was a member of the Lenawee County Conservation Club for over fifty years where he served as a hunter safety instructor. Donald was employed by Tecumseh Products for over thirty two years as a line supervisor. He also served as the family historian. Survivors of Donald include his siblings, Phyllis (Manford) Leeth of Sturgis, MI., William Hill of Montpelier, Ohio, and Ferne Hill of Temperance, MI. as well as many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Donald was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harlan, Howard, and Norman, and sister, Ruth Cousino. Funeral services for Donald will be Thursday, October 6, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Linda Farley officiating and military honors conducted by the VFW Annis –Fint Post #1584. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at Wagley Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 2 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Don may be made to Alzheimer’s Association . Envelopes will be available at Wagley Funeral Home. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com

Donald A Hill

September 29, 1917 - October 2, 2011