Otto Bernerd Hill, 97, of Page, Idaho, passed away with his family by his side, on September 5, 2011 at the Shoshone Medical Center of Kellogg, Idaho. He was born March 22, 1914 at Cataldo, Idaho; Otto was the son of Charlie and Hilja (Mack) Hill.
Otto has lived in the Silver Valley for most of his life. He married Maxine Elliott on February 1, 1936 at Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; Maxine passed away on November 21, 1990.
Otto had first served as a logger and had logged the first roads with horses over the Fourth Of July Pass. He had also served as a steam fitter in Seattle during WW II, in the war effort. Lastly, Otto worked as a cable man for ASARCO.
Otto was a member of the Steam Fitters Local Union and a member of the Coeur d’ Alene District Miners and Smeltermen’s Union Local #18. He had also served as General Manager for Silver Valley Little League baseball in 1963 - 1964.
Otto loved and enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, and hiking- he had enjoyed hiking till the age of 95.
Otto is survived by one daughter Vicki Hill of La Grande, Oregon; one son Spike and his wife Toni Hill of Page, Idaho; four grandchildren Vanessa and her husband George Hagedorn of La Grande, Oregon, Sharon Schultz of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, Sara and her husband Dwayne Sharp of Spring Creek, Nevada and Heidi Peterson and her companion Daniel Brenner of Spring Creek, Nevada; he is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Otto was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maxine, two brothers and one sister.
Private Family Graveside services will be held at the Shoshone Memorial Gardens of Pinehurst, Idaho.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Shoshone Humane Society, P.O. Box 1005, Kellogg, Idaho 83837.
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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Spike, May the happy memories give you joy. May you be at peace now that you've sent him on ahead. -- Linda Weeks Elliott Roose
Vicki, Spike, Toni and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. -- Sherm and Lawanna Watts
Me and your great grand kids so and will truly miss you! Thanks for all your memories. I can still see the excitement on your face when ever we were around and I will never forget that. Love you forever Papa *LOVES* -- Sara Sharp
He was one of my favorite people ever. The times I spent visiting with your Mom and Dad are memories I'll never forget. -- Steve and Linda Lonn
Vicki, Spike and families, Sorry to read about your Dad. I have many memories of growing up in Page, and spending time with your family. -- Elaine Coast
Spike and Toni, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. -- Ron and Rhonda Green
Spike and Toni, I will miss having Otto as a neighbor. He has always been so good about helping out with our family projects and watching out for my mother. I enjoyed his sense of humor and fondness for family pets. with love to you both -- Susan Kerns
Spike and Toni sorry to read about your dad.Was great to have your dad home for so long you were so good to him. He will now be in heaven with all the old logger's. -- Betty Capaul (Jones)
Dear Spike and family: you are in my thoughts and prayers. We all loved your dad his sense of humor and love of you and his family. Love ya much -- Karen Foster
I'm am so sorry for your loss. Otto was truely a wonderful man and it was my pleasure and honor to know him. -- Veronica (Ronni) Thomas
