Esther Ruth Hill
Born on June 16, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ervin and Anna (Buth) Radmer, Esther grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Two fun facts about Esther in high school: She was voted Miss School Bus her freshman year and during her senior year she modeled for Harley Davidson and her picture made the front cover of the “The Enthusiast” in 1955. A year later Elvis graced the cover of this motorcycle magazine. Esther met the love of her life Gary, at Southern Bell where they both were employed. On October 5, 1957, she married Gary Hill in Milwaukee, where they began their life together before moving to Adams County in 1968. They owned and operated the Shady Brook Resort before settling on Grant Street in 1970 to raise their seven children.
Esther grew up in a Christian home and her faith in God was an important part in raising her family. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Esther found joy in watching her children grow and reaching different milestones. Her special touch on holidays and birthdays created wonderful memories. Throughout the years, she loved attending her children’s’, grandchildren’s’ and great grandchildren’s events. She enjoyed cooking, camping, and watching the variety of wildlife in her backyard.
Along with being a loving mother and devoted wife Esther provided daycare in her home for several years. She also worked along-side two of her daughters at the Concord Inn in Wisconsin Dells for a period of time. In 1990, Esther and Gary moved to Antigo, Wisconsin where they owned their own business, the Edge of Night Motel for 10 years before returning to Adams where they helped their daughter Linda establish her business, Sportz-N-More.
Esther is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary; her parents, Ervin and Anna Radmer; three sisters; two brothers; and her son-in-law Dan Stieber.
She is survived by her seven children:
– Kathi Stieber(Dan) of St. Paul Park, Minnesota
– Scott (Kelly) Hill of Friendship, Wisconsin
– Linda Wormet & John Paul of Merrill, Wisconsin
– Todd (Terri) Hill of Morris, Illinois
– Terri (Ray) Ashworth of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota
– Michelle (Lennie) Hammond of Rothschild, Wisconsin
– Jean (James) McPhail of Rothschild, Wisconsin
She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren:
– Heather (Brian) McKnight of Woodbury, Minnesota
– Amie (Jake) Kolstad of Minneapolis, Minnesota
– Kevin (Kristin) Stieber of Cottage Grove, Minnesota
– Amanda (Ryan) Sieker of Racine, Wisconsin
– Gary (Jennifer) Hill of Neenah, Wisconsin
– Brook Wormet & Nikki Somers of Friendship, Wisconsin
– Brandon (Jessica) Wormet of Port Edwards, Wisconsin
– Brianna (Josh) Seefeld of Janesville, Wisconsin
– Bryce (Jenna) Wormet of Janesville, Wisconsin
– Nicholas (Erin) Hill of Ann Arbor, Michigan
– Brittany (Johnny) Michael of Chicago, Illinois
– Danielle (Bob) Navarro of Chicago, Illinois
– Alexa (Jade) Torkelson of Denver, Colorado
– Hayden (Jaymi) Ashworth of Rochester, Minnesota
– Bradie (Brandon) Sivertson of Weston, Wisconsin
-McKenna Hammond of Rothschild, Wisconsin
-Kiara Hammond of Rothschild, Wisconsin
Esther is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and other relatives, and friends.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed in Esther’s memory to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin.
The family is being assisted by Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Online condolences and further details can be found at [www.roseberrys.com](http://www.roseberrys.com).
Esther’s legacy of faith, love, devotion, and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mom and I send our deepest condolences to the family. May God’s comfort embrace you during this difficult time. She was beautiful, loving and kind.
sorry for your loss.. Gary and Esther were very special to me. allmy loveb to the family..
We are sending prayers and love to all who knew and loved Esther, may she rest in peace.
Lance, Linda, Todd and all! Hang onto the good memories of her. She is home with dad now 😇
RIP pretty lady!!!
Ray
Our sincere condolences to all. Esther was such a joyful person. She always had a smile for everyone and was such a kind, giving lady. Her family is truly a wonderful leagacy. She will be missed by many.
Esther lived a life filled with joy and love. I am sure she is dancing with Gary to the music of the angels. She took great pride in her talented family, and they supported and surrounded her with fun. I loved seeing all the activities they shared on Facebook. She was always so kind to us and she will be remembered with fondness. May God bless you and bring you comfort.
So sorry on your family’s loss. May God family friends comfort you during this difficult time
Sending heartfelt hugs and prayers. She was a wonderful lady and so very proud of her family. Enjoy all the great times she helped to create.
Our condolences, hold your memories close.
Thoughts and Prayers to the entire family! She was always a joy to be around and always had a pleasant smile to share.
Linda & Scott and Hill family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. 🙏😇.
Esther will be truly missed by all who knew her.
I loved her smile, hugs and kind words.
I was just one of the many that was blessed knowing her.💜
In fact I spent time with her and Linda at Fawn Creek listening to music 🎶
(Performed by Mike Clark).
May you rest in peace 🕊️.
Dear Hill Family,
May loving memories of your Mom fill your soul.
Wishing you all God’s peace at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hearing your mom‘s passing opened the floodgates of my childhood memories. Esther was an incredible loving and joy filled being. She was heavenly, and will continue to watch over her 7 angels. I know how deeply she will be missed.
Your parents are together again dancing, singing and laughing. That’s how I will always remember them.
Your family had been such a huge part of my childhood. We had so much fun together. Mom and I have been reminiscing on the closeness we all shared. I have the best memories of Gary and Esther. Even as a child their love and respect for each other radiated. I loved being with your family. The laughter, silliness and playfulness brought so many great times together.
Esther has been a Blessing to everyone who made her acquaintance. The one word I would describe as Esther is simply: LOVE. My prayers and thoughts are with your family as you navigate this transition. If you need anything I am here. love you
Sending many hugs to your family. I always loved talking to Esther, so kind and thoughtful. Truly a wonderful couple, they raised a wonderful family. A wonderful legacy. God Bless all of you. I will always remember her with a smile. Take care
We want to express our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Your mom was such a kind person who always had a smile on her face and always went out of her way to say hello. Her warmth touched many.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts during this challenging time.
What a beautiful lady. Inside and out. So very sorry for your tremendous loss
Dear Family
I was so sorry to read of Esther’s passing. She was a wonderful lady always a smile and a kind word.
She raised a beautiful family.
My sincere condolences to you all
My condolences to the family as I personally have many many fond memories and cannot express how saddened I am.
Michelle and family, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. It’s clear she was an incredible woman. The love and care she gave to her family is evident in the kindness, strength, and compassion you and your siblings carry with you. She raised such wonderful children, which speaks volumes about the kind of person she was. Her legacy will live on in all of you. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Eugene (& the Schlachter family)
So many memories of such a lovely lady. Thoughts and prayers.
Dear Linda and family – I will never forget all the basketball games she attended with you !! What a remarkable life she lived ! Your Dad and her were such a wonderful and kind couple! Deepest sympathy to all!
Dear Linda and Family
I was so saddened to see this. Your Mom was the sweetest person. God does only take the very best.
Please know my thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with you and your family during this difficult and sad time….May God Bless you and give you all strength and comfort.
Hugs….❤️
Dear Linda and Family,
So sorry to hear about Your Mother passing away and you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of sorrow.
Take Care and God Bless!!!
Lennard A. Wilson
Such a sweet lady.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to you
We will miss Esther terribly. She was the kindest woman and never lacked in the humor department. She always had a soft spot for Mike, and he for her. Things won’t be the same without her bright smile and kind heart. Our condolences to her entire family.
So sorry to hear of Esther’s passing. My heart breaks for her family.
My deepest and God’s love to the family.
We have memories of Esther smiling and so friendly when she was at Linda’s shop. The stories of your beautiful big unconditional loving family how blessed you all are. It sounded like she was your sunlight.
I am very sorry to hear this. She was a great lady, a life well lived for sure. I have many great memories growing up in Adams and spending time at the Hills, seeing them at our baseball games, visiting them at Castle Rock Park.
Both Esther and Gary were super people and great role models. They raised a great family too, so kind and funny , all of them. I feel lucky to have known her and the family.
My deepest condolences to all of the Hill family.
Praying for the entire Hill family. May God console you as only He can, and provide you the hope of that coming reunion that your mom is already experiencing with your dad. I can imagine my mom being startled when Esther arrived just behind her. Now they, all four, can be together, worshiping the king of Kings and Lord of Lords, awaiting our arrival. just as they welcomed us here – they will welcome us there. “And this is The promise that He has promised us even eternal life!”