Stanley “Bode” V. Hill

February 18, 1938 - October 31, 2020

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Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

Tuesday 11/3, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Immanuel Lutheran Church

605 S Walnut St

Seymour, IN 47274

Wednesday 11/4, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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Immanuel Lutheran Church

605 S Walnut St

Seymour, IN 47274

Wednesday 11/4, 10:30 am

Stanley V. “Bode” Hill, 82, of Seymour, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 5:25 pm at Lutheran Community Home. He had been in declining health for a few years due to diabetes.

He was born in Seymour on February 18, 1938, the son of the late Edwin M. and Edith S. (Goens) Hill. On June 8, 1958, Bode married the love of his life, Carol J. (Kiel) Hill at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. They celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Over the years, many people have asked about Bode’s nickname. His three older brothers started calling him Bud, but as a toddler, he mispronounced it Bode (with a silent e) and it stuck with him throughout his life.

Bode graduated from Seymour High School in 1956, where he participated in basketball, football, baseball, and ran track. He earned 15 varsity letters and various awards which earned him the first initiation into the Seymour High School Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017. He was one of the players on the only undefeated football team in the school’s history. Bode attended Indiana University on a basketball scholarship. Throughout his life, he continued to be an avid sports spectator, especially watching track meets and college football and basketball. He enjoyed playing golf and was a former member of The Seymour Elks Club. Bode was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and thoroughly enjoyed listening to gospel music, especially male quartets.

Bode was plant manager at Rich Ladder Company and Blazer Industries, owned Jackson Park Laundromat, served as Jackson Township Trustee for 8 years, and was a licensed private investigator.

Bode loved his family and will be greatly missed by his loving wife; sons, Daniel Hill and his wife Tammy, Phillip Hill; daughters, Angela Rodriguez and her husband Luis, Sara Howard and her husband Kevin; grandchildren, Lindzi Smith and her husband Joseph; Tyler Hill and his wife Kasey, Tasha Hill, Nikki Huff and her husband Jeremy, Brooke McCammon and her husband Cody, Kayla Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, and Sydney Hill; great-grandchildren, Payton, Kooper and Hamilton Smith, Evan Schneider, Mason Huff, Grace and Carter McCammon, Kaleb Hill, and Abel Motsinger; brother, Baron Hill and his wife Betty; and sister, Linda Hackman and her husband Will.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Nathaniel V. Hill and Lucas G. Hill; brothers, Sherman “Tony” Hill, John M. Hill, Kenneth “Duke” Hill, and Mark W. Hill.

Funeral services for Bode will be conducted by Voss & Sons Funeral Service at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:30 am with Revs. Ralph Blomenberg, Philip Bloch, Jimmy Rodriquez and Vicar Will Fredstrom officiating. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Family and friends may call at Voss & Sons Funeral Service on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 9:30 am until time of service. Masks are respectfully required before entering and anytime within the buildings of Voss & Sons Funeral Service and Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Memorials may be written to Immanuel Lutheran School or Lutheran Community Home, in care of Voss & Sons Funeral Service.

The family would like to thank the therapists and staff at Lutheran Community Home who provided Bode with loving attention.

Please visit the funeral home website at www.vossfuneralservice.com to leave condolences to the family.

Voss Chapel

316 North Chestnut Street

Seymour, IN 47274

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Tuesday 11/3, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Immanuel Lutheran Church

605 S Walnut St

Seymour, IN 47274

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Wednesday 11/4, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Immanuel Lutheran Church

605 S Walnut St

Seymour, IN 47274

Map

Wednesday 11/4, 10:30 am

Stanley V. “Bode” Hill, 82, of Seymour, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 5:25 pm at Lutheran Community Home. He had been in declining health for a few years due to diabetes. He was born in Seymour on February 18, 1938, the son of the late Edwin M. and Edith S. (Goens) Hill. OnContinue Reading

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Loved hearing you talk about how much you love your wife. You made me laugh often too.

Miss you Bode.

Lit a candle in memory of Stanley V. "Bode" Hill

One fall night in 1955 or 1956, I followed the Shields HS football team up the alley from Emerson Field to the locker room area at Shields gymnasium or maybe I was following the High School Band marching up 5th Street in those awful red uniforms. Whatever, I was in the gym. There, sprawled on the seats nearest the locker room entrance was Bode Hill. He was still in his football uniform and completely drenched in sweat from head to toe. He was drinking water from a glass quart fruit jar. (That was the coolest!). Here was one of my athletic heroes, along with Danny Thomas. I didn't say a word to Bode. I was so in awe. He was halfback on the football team and undefeated in 1956. This Shields gym is where he was a guard on the HS basketball team. He was a fantastic dribbler and put the crowd in a frenzy with his fancy dribbling. I was only 11 or 12 years old and still have vivid pictures of him in my mind playing sports to this day. Thanks Bode for the lifetime memories! God bless you, Carol. Your Dad, Leon, and my Dad, Allan, were Standard Oil men back in the day. Jerry Waldkoetter

Dear Carol, Ann and I just learned of your loss from your sister Shirley. I knew and admired you and Bode in High School, and I feel your loss. We send you our deepest condolences and our ongoing prayers, during this difficult time. Your friend, Richard Linke

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Carol: I am so sorry to hear about Bode’s passing to be with Jesus. Bode was one of my best friends along with Buddy Tidd and Norman Bobb. I remember the good time we had when you and Bode came to Chicago to have Bode interview for a job and we went to the Playboy club. What a good time we had. Carol and I are deeply saddened. May God hold you in his hands as you mourn his passing. Dick and Carol Schroer

Carol: Peg and I are sorry for your loss. Bode set the standard for athletic performance for all of us who knew him. God bless you. Don and Peg Schroer

Thank you, Lois. I think he gave the therapy girls a run for their money. But he enjoyed them.

Thank you, Martha.

Your note meant so much and Angie and I enjoyed talking to you Friday night. We will miss him.

Thanks you. Stephanie came for Sara. So Nice.

Thanks you. I told Linda to look at your comment

Thanks, Steve and Bonnie. I thought it was a wonderful service. Please watch the video

Top row L>R: John Newby, Hal Weddell, ? Deputy, Eddie Ackert, Larry Eglen Middle Row L>R: Manager ?, Ralph Hill, Mike Walsh, Danny Thomas, George Dollens, Denny Marhorney, Coach Jim Deputy Front Row L>R: Fred Henley, ? Wetzel, Bode Hill, Gary Aulman, Bobby Lewis.

I have never been more proud to be a Hill than today. Rick, Tim, and myself Steve watched the service online. It was great to see you all and know that Duke and Bode are together along with Tony, John, Mark and Ed and Edith(y'all know that Grandma Edith is in her glory). Hope to see you all soon and may God bless... Steve and Bonnie Hill

My heartfelt condolences to the family and extended family. The entire Hill family is beloved. Judith (Burgess) Saraceno

Sara and family, Steve and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know he will be missed. The memories of him are precious, keep them close always. Brenda and Steve Leighty

Carol and family - my deepest condolences at Bode's passing.

I enjoyed caring for Bode at LCH. He always made my night by saying something silly. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was so easy to get along with. We always had one another laughing our butts off. I miss him so much, and my wing isn't the same without him. I know he is in Heaven, and I believe I will see him again. My condolences to Bode's family, and thank you very much for choosing LCH, because if you hadn't, I never would have been able to meet him.

Carol. I am so sorry to hear about Bode. I can only imagine the very loud brother reunion in Heaven right now. :heart:

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Carol and family...I’m so very sorry for your loss. Bode was a great guy. Prayers for all! :pray:

I met Bode when I was in rehab. at Lutheran home several years ago. Loved his sense of humor. He had me laughing every time I had therapy session the same time he did.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.