Mankato Mortuary
1001 N. Riverfront Dr.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2202
Roger D. Hill, age 60, of Elysian, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Waseca Medical Center.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Elysian. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Roger was born on February 5, 1952 in Albert Lea, MN to Warren and Lola Mae (Foley) Hill. Roger graduated from Albert Lea High School and Mankato State University with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Biology. Roger was united in marriage to DeAnne Scheerhoorn on June 16, 1979. He was a township supervisor for Elysian Township. Roger worked his entire life as a mechanic and was an ASE Certified Master Technician. Roger built everything from boats, cars, and trucks. He took the lake home that his father built and converted it into his year round family home on Lake Francis.
He is survived by his wife, DeAnne and son Erik, both of Elysian. He was preceded in death by his parents.