Dennis (Pat) Hill was born November 1, 1929 in Bismark, North Dakota to Joseph and Beatrice (Betty) Hill. He passed away on June 7, 2019 at the Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri at the age of 89.
Pat grew up on a farm in the Denver, Missouri area. Pat graduated in 1948 from Hatfield High School. He enlisted in the United States Army January 6, 1949 and served during the Korean War. Pat was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was in charge of Jeeps and spent much time transporting ammunition to the front lines. Pat returned home with a Combat Infantry Badge, 2 Presidential citations and 3 major combat stars.
After being discharged from the Army December 7, 1953 Pat enlisted in the Marine Corp December 8, 1953, just one day after discharge from the Army. Pat was stationed in Camp Pendleton in Southern California. He was selected for many special duty assignments and recognized for his leadership ability. He was discharged from the Marine Corps November 1, 1954.
Pat later owned and operated a home construction business in St. Joseph where he built hundreds of homes. He also, invented a “collapsible sawhorse” which he received a U.S. patent for. He was an avid crafter and spent many hours assembling jigsaw puzzles and pen kits supplied by Disabled American Veterans which he loved to make and give away to fellow veterans and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Betty, brothers: William (Bill) and Donald Hill and sisters: Althea Spillman and Beulah Hutchinson.
He is survived by children: Sheila Phillips, Shelly Clizer and Jamie Hill, all of St. Joseph, Missouri; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Interment will be in the Isabelle Cemetery near Allendale, Missouri with full military rites.
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