Marvin C. Hill

Marvin C. Hill, 84 of Waterloo passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home.

Marvin was born on February 17, 1940, the son of Clifford and Lilly (Johnson) Hill. He married Betty Duerst on May 7, 1994 and the couple enjoyed 25 years of marriage together before her passing in 2020. Marvin proudly served our country in the United States Navy for many years. Marvin worked as a welder with Crepaco/APV from 1969 until his retirement in 2004. In his younger years Marvin was active with the Lake Mills Conservation Club, trapshooting and participating in fund raising events. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching racing. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his pets. He will be dearly missed by those who were blessed to have known him.

Survivors include: children: Brenda (Bill) Campbell and Leon (Cari) Hill, step-son Donald “Donny” Duerst, grandchildren: Allen (Frankie) Hundt; Jonah Hill and Chloe Hill; Great-Grandchildren: Zoey Hundt; Eliott Hundt; Aubree Hundt. Siblings: Don Hill, Richard (Patti) Hill, Linda Bade, and Gary Hill. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, 5 siblings, nephew Jim Hill, and niece Georgia Bullard.

A celebration of life will take place on May 31, 2025 at Bill and Brenda’s home (his request). Gravesite burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Waterloo, WI prior to the celebration of life.

Memorials in Marvin’s honor to Waterloo Fire and EMS Supporters Inc. or Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated.

Special thanks to the Waterloo Fire and EMS, Rainbow Hospice, St. Mary’s Hospital, and his wonderful neighbors.

God saw that he was getting tired, a cure was not to be. So, he put his arms around him and whispered, ‘come with me.’ With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes “the Best.”