Daniel J. Hill

Dan was best known for his passion for life. Dan worked for Alltel for 28 years; he also was an accomplished businessman, as owner of Geauga Nuisance Control for 12 years. Here is an abbreviated list of who he was to everyone who knew and loved him.Husband, father, grandfather, lover, best friend, coach, farmer, butcher, baker, gardener, comforter, mentor, faithful provider, leader, protector, businessman, hunter, fisherman, trapper, writer, editor, patented inventor, marketer, salesman, STORY TELLER, teacher, boater, outdoorsman, motorcycle rider, racecar driver, giver, thinker, character, passionate, risk-taker, pole climber, Vietnam veteran, master of “hunkering” down, dreamer, listener, God-fearing, Moliminator, Legacy maker. Anyone who knows Dan knows that he made every trip a story. They also know he loves Jesus Christ and followed him faithfully for over 33 years. Dan is survived by his best friend and wife of 37 years, Kathleen; sister, Carol Butler; brother, Tim Hill; sister-in-law, Darlene Hill; sons, Dan (Sarah) Hill Jr., and Gabe (Fiancee Nicole) Hill; and grandson, Jack.The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dan Hill – Sportsman Scholarship Fund through First Merit Bank, 376 Center St. Chardon, OH 44024.”You want to go fishing?”