Wayne Rueben Hille. 81 of Paducah passed away at 2:52 Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Southgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, IL.
Mr. Hille was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He retired after 30 + years from Allied Signal as a chemical operator. He served in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
He is survived by his children, Michelle (Ronnie) Hille-Woodin of Santa Fe, TX, Jennifer Hille of Paducah, Michael (Kelly) Hille of Brookport, IL & Angela (Chad) Willett of Paducah; eight grandchildren, Christopher Legereit, Justin Legereit, Alexandria Patton, Zackary Hille, Xavier Hille, Jackson Willett, Brooke Willett & Raegan Willett; three great-grandchildren, Peyton Legereit, Mason Legereit & Luca Legereit; a nephew, Kevin Fulkerson of Metropolis, IL & a niece, Shirley Jennings of Brookport, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rueben & Lena Teckenbrock Hille; his wife, Joan Elizabeth Hille; three sisters & one brother.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church with Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Massac Memorial Gardens in Metropolis, IL. Prayers will be at 4:30 PM and visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 Monday, September 4, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, 116 South 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42001.
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