George Ernest Hill, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in his home. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2026, at Brosh Chapel. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids are in charge of arrangements.

George was born on April 17, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harold and Maxine (McElwain) Hill. He graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School, class of 1959. George served in the United States Navy from 1960-1962, where he was stationed aboard the USS Rowan, following he served eight years in the Naval Reserve. He was united in marriage Barbara Pernicka on December 22, 1960, in Cedar Rapids. George worked for many years at Ralston Foods in Cedar Rapids as a millwright, retiring in 2004. He and Barb were active volunteers for the Jefferson High School Booster Club and earned Hall of Fame recognition in 1993. They also volunteered at the National Czech Slovak Museum and Library (NCSML). He enjoyed showing his classic 1941 Ford, winning numerous awards, and was a member of the Iowa Street Hot Rods Club. George was a die-hard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. George and Barb were very active in their family functions and he was a proud husband, dad, and grandpa.

George is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Barbara; his children Patty (Tim) Seltrecht, Jon (Dawn) Hill, Joe (Tina) Hill, and Sam Hill; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; as well as his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings Carol (Larry) Franck, Kenny (Mary) Hill, Harold Hill Jr., Sharon (Tom) Dziewanowski and Robert Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either the Jefferson High School Booster Club and or to NCSML.