Charles “Chuck” E. Hill, 75, of O’Fallon, IL, born Tuesday, August 27, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL with his wife and daughters by his side.
Chuck enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends, traveling with love of his life Donna, an occasional premium cigar and scotch, and lots and lots of golf.
After graduating from East Side High School in 1964, Chuck took classes at SIUE and entered the Air Force Reserves. He spent the entirety of his 50 plus year career in the phone/safety business. After receiving many industry accolades, Chuck retired as the Safety Manager of Southwestern Bell/AT&T. He retired again as a Consultant for Buckingham Manufacturing, a supplier for AT&T.
Chuck had a charitable spirit. From playing the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus at nursing homes to being the Exalted Ruler, Chuck spent many of his early years dedicated to the Belleville Elks Lodge #481. Among many of his other activities, he was a construction chief for the Swansea Kingdom volunteer-built playground and, most recently, a volunteer coach for the First Tee Greater St. Louis golf program. If someone needed help, Chuck was there willing and ready.
He was immensely proud of his daughters and was the biggest and most proud cheerleader to his beloved grandkids. They knew he was in the bleachers when they heard his recognizable whistle. He will always be remembered for his fondness of puns and corny jokes.
He was preceded in death by his:
- parents, Sedric and Iola, nee Drum, Hill
- sister, Charlotte Spaulding
Surviving are his:
- Wife of 53 years, Donna, nee Mertzke, Hill of O’Fallon, IL
- Daughters:
- Kimberly (Mike) O’Bryan of Swansea, IL
- Jennifer (Rob) Crumrin of Marshall, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Andrew O’Bryan
- Rachel Crumrin
- Abigail O’Bryan
- Will Crumrin
- Nephew, Brad Spaulding
- Many extended family and friends
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.
Funeral: Celebration of Life, Saturday, February 19 starting at 2pm at Stonewolf Golf Club, 1195 Stonewolf Trail, Fairview Heights, IL. Please join the family to toast Chuck and tell a story. We know he had many.
7 Comments To "Charles “Chuck” E. Hill"
#1 Comment By Wayne Rueter On February 11, 2022 @ 1:43 pm
Deepest sympathy Kim to you and your family. You are all in my prayers!🙏🙏🙏
#2 Comment By raymond cardwell On February 11, 2022 @ 8:12 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Chucks passing. He was a great guy.
#3 Comment By Don Hawkins On February 13, 2022 @ 11:12 am
Dear Family. It is with our deepest sympathy we offer to your family. Chuck was a “great” Coach for Stonewolf First Tee. He cared deeply about golf and kids! As a former HS Counselor I always asked kids to remember someone who passed, by living their spirit. I will try my best to be a good person to all kids, in memory of Chuck. Stonewolf First Tee is better because of Chuck! On a personal level, I will miss my friend!
#4 Comment By Heather deRijke On February 14, 2022 @ 11:08 am
Many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#5 Comment By Darrell and Linda Garcia On February 14, 2022 @ 3:48 pm
So sorry for you loss. May God give you the strength through this time of sorrow. Chuck will be missed. We have known him through high school and working for Southwestern Bell with him in the same department. Rest in peace dear friend.
#6 Comment By Mary Ada Weaver On February 18, 2022 @ 11:21 am
So sorry for your loss. Chuck wad a great friend and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Donna and his family. I know Denny was happy to be with him again..Hugs to .
#7 Comment By Mick and Jane Hoepfinger On February 21, 2022 @ 12:31 pm
I was shaken when I learned of the news today. Jane and I are so sorry we were not able to share memories of friendship we shared with Chuck!!!
May the Lord be with you Donna and the entire family.
Mick and Jane