Tom Hill

Tom Hill, 87 of Lesterville, formerly of Center Point, passed away on September 28, 2026, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. A Memorial Service will be held in October.  A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel, Viborg. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.

Tom Edgar Hill was born September 16th, 1939 to Gustave and Lelia Hill on a farm outside of Center Point. He was the oldest of 4, his younger siblings Richard, Paulette and Lynnette. He was baptized and confirmed at Bang Lutheran Church.  After graduating from Irene high school, Tom joined the Air Force, December 30th, 1960. He was stationed in Michigan as Water Waste management specialist. He was honorably discharged December 8th, 1964, he then moved to Rapid City where he lived for several years as a Water waste management. Tom then moved back to the farm outside of Center Point where he and his brother Richard farmed, that is where he stayed until he sold the farm and moved to Lesterville. In June of 2026 he went in Wakonda Heritage Manor.

Tom enjoyed listening to his ham radio, and farming. He loved sharing stories about his military career and being a caretaker to his friends and family. During his time in Lesterville he enjoyed driving for coffee in his John Deere mower. One of his favorite trips was when he traveled to Norway to visit his relatives for a month.

He is preceded in death his father Gustave, his mother Lelia, his siblings Richard, Paulette & Lynnette and his nephew Tony. He is survived by Patricia, Valerie and her family, Nick and his family, and many cousins. Tom was loved by his family and friends.