Roger R. Hill

Roger R. Hill, aged 76, of Black Eagle, MT died of natural causes in Great Falls, MT in the early morning on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by family.

Survivors include the love of his life and devoted wife of 38 years, Colleen Hill of Black Eagle, MT; daughters, Kim Hill and Tara (Casey) O’Meara both of Great Falls, MT; sons, Kevin (Michon) Hill of Yakima, WA, Ryan (Candy) Hill and Peter Hill both of Great Falls, MT; sisters, Cheryl Damon of Great Falls, MT and Meloy (Rich) Camuffo of Florida; sisters-in-law, Carol (Mike) Burnette of Summerville, SC and Cheryle French of Great Falls, MT; brother-in-law, Clancy (Lori) Sivertsen of Belt, MT; aunt-in-law, Deanna Tuss of Bozeman, MT; fourteen grandchildren, Kolten (Jade) Hill of Yakima, WA, McKinsey Hill of Bellingham, WA, Jessika (Dave) Thormahlen, Sierra (Kirtus) Luraas, Chloe (Ryan) Hill, Katelyn Hill, Alli Jo Hill, Kayden Rose and Christopher Blalock of Great Falls, MT, Jeramey (Jordan) Hill of Arizona, Kaylee Hill and Caleb Hill of Salt Lake City, UT, Taylor Wicht of Selah, WA, and Bailey Wicht of Las Vegas, NV; seven great-grandchildren, Payton, Brayden, and Blake Thormahlen, Athena Luraas, Kirtus Jr. and Juniper Pittman, Paisleigh Whipple of Great Falls, MT; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and family.

Roger was born on May 2, 1948, to Raymond and Inga Hill in Kenmare, ND. They moved to Black Eagle, MT, then Columbia Falls, MT, and then back to Black Eagle where he stayed. He attended school in Black Eagle at Collins,  West Junior High, and graduated in 1966 from CMR High School in Great Falls, MT. He joined the Navy in 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1971. He had a lot of stories from Japan. He joined the Labor Union in 1971 and retired in 1999. He joined the IBEW Union in 1994 until he fully retired in 2010. He worked for Volk Construction from 1971 to 1986, then Falls Construction from 1986 to 2002, and then Rocky Mountain Contractors from 2002 to 2013. After that, he worked part-time at the mall and did Volunteer work for the Little Shell for his wife. He married JoAnn Knott in 1969, and they divorced in 1978. He met the love of his life, Colleen Hill, in 1987. They met at the Cartwheel, and softball brought them together. They had a lot of adventures. They made their commitment to each other in 1989, then married in 1990. They formed the Brady Hill Bunch, and then he adopted Tara, Ryan, and Pete in 1991. He loved playing softball and gave 150% when he played, he loved to dive for balls, run the bases, and get dirty. He played until his back would no longer allow it and retired in 2007.

He was always busy doing something. He was a jack of all trades and could build or fix anything. They were constantly working on something to do with their home. Their home was a home to many. They continually had company or someone staying with them. They always held all the family events and gatherings at their home and loved it. He loved playing fantasy football and watching sports. He also loved to play Farmville with his favorite sister-in-law, Cheryle. They loved to instigate each other. He was always full of mischief. and all the kids loved it. He was always the life of the party.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Inga Hill; sisters, Lillian Kimmel, Doris Zumbusch, Eileen Westom, and Flarine Spencer; mother-in-law, Caroline Fleury; and numerous other family members.

His celebration of life will be held at the Family Living Center at the Montana Expo Park (400 3rd Street NW) on Saturday March 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. His ashes will be held with family. Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.