Per the wishes of Bill and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Bill and his family. For additional questions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Born Ralph William Hill Jr. on April 28, 1930 in Lynch, Nebraska, he was the son of Ralph W. Sr. and Hazel (Meachen) Hill. After graduating from high school in Stanhope, Iowa, Bill attended seminary at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. After he was ordained, he was the pastor at Bethel Grove Church in Liscomb, Iowa, as well as serving as chaplain for the National Guard. Bill obtained his law degree at Drake University and worked for many years as a lawyer in Marshalltown. He also served as a State Representative for the Iowa Legislature for several years. Bill was blessed with four children as a result of his unions, first to Lorraine Gulliver and later to Marilyn (Weatherly) Johnson. In 2000, he was united in marriage to Rose Mary Washington. He was a gifted piano player and could talk to anyone. Bill loved his collection of antique cars and was especially fond of Buicks.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Rose Mary; his children: Charles Hill, Cathryn Hill and Jill Hill; his godson, Jared (Hannah) Thomas and their family; his siblings: Rhoda Shirley and David Hill, and several other relatives.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Stephen Hill.