Francis Hill

Francis E. Hill, 84 of Fremont, passed away at Countryside Continuing Care Center on November 8, 2013. Francis was born on March 30, 1929 in Seneca County to Lawrence and Pearl (Pultz) Hill. Francis graduated from Old Fort High School in 1947 and later graduated from Tiffin University with a degree in accounting. He married Patricia Klopp in 1961 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Fremont. She preceded him in death on August 13, 2013. Francis worked at Gottron Bros. as an accountant, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He loved sports and enjoyed fishing, tennis, archery and baseball. Francis is survived by his sons, Rob (Kathy) and Rick Hill of Fremont and brother, Kenneth (Pat) Hill of Toledo. He is preceded in death by his wife and parents. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 p.m. at the Herman-Kinn Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Pastor Harry Kearns will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Francis's family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. David DeFrance and the staff at Countryside Continuing Care Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 204 N Wayne St., Fremont.