Myron "Mike" Hill

Age 98 of Shoreview passed away Jan 17, 2022. Mike was born in 1923 to Clifford and Eva Hill in Albert Lea, MN. Siblings were Vance, Robert and Marion. He was in U S Marines 1943-45 in the Pacific Theater and served as Radio Operator in Saipan. He attended U of MN 1946-51 and earned a Degree in Political Science. In 1947 he married Arlene Knudtson and were married 59 years. They had 2 children, Vicki and Loren. In 1954 purchased a home in Roseville where he lived for 62 years. He was a fantastic caregiver for Arlene with her years of medical issues. Mike began his 35 yr career at 3M in the Transportation Dept in 1951. He belonged to Delta Nu Alpha, a Transportation Fraternity. He was the last surviving charter member of the Tartan Golf Club before it closed. He was very dedicated and shot a Hole in One in 1982. Volunteering was extremely important to Mike. He had a huge desire to make life better for others. He was presented with many awards and held many leadership positions. He was awarded Outstanding Leadership Gavel Award in 1991, Golden Kiwanis George F Hixon in 2001, NE Youth & Family Services, Roseville Parks, Roseville Lutheran, Roseville Citizens Forum (which he started and ran). After Mike's retirement, he purchased a home in Arizona for winter golfing and belonged to the Green Valley Country Club. In 2015 he sold his Roseville home and bought a beautiful condo at Applewood Point, Shoreview. In 2019 he moved into Shoreview Assisted Living, where he enjoyed having all his meals provided and a wonderful Nursing Staff who loved and will miss him. He was preceded in death by parents Clifford and Eva Hill, Beloved wife Arlene, brother Vance and sister Marion. He was very proud of his family. He is survived by daughter Vicki (Larry) Kelson, son Loren (Laurie) Hill, Grandchildren Ben (Amy) Kelson, Jon (Stephanie) Kelson, Britta Kelson, Nathan (Jessica) Hill, Emily (Jeremy) Van Hattan, Great-Grandchildren Taylor Kelson, Wyatt (Kayla) Van Hattan, Josie Van Hattan, Dominic Hill and Mariana Hill. He will be buried Fort Snelling National Cemetery in a private ceremony. A celebration of Life is planned for the Spring.

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Myron "Mike" Hill

November 27, 1923 - January 17, 2022

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Myron "Mike" Hill

November 27, 1923 - January 17, 2022

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