Lawrence Craig Hille was born on March 3, 1934 to Oscar and Elda (Fischer) Hille at Scotland, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ, Scotland, South Dakota. Lawrence attended country school and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1952. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked in the aerospace program. After his service in the United States Air Force, Lawrence farmed with his dad and held many other jobs. His last job was working with his late brother, Robert Hille, and nephew, Bob Hille, Jr., at H&H Watertower. Lawrence enjoyed fishing, playing with his dog, reading, and visiting with his friends. He died at his residence in Springfield, South Dakota on October 30, 2008.
He is survived by two sisters: Shirley (Wayne) Sutera, Tyndall, South Dakota, Joan (Don) Foley, Newcastle, California; sister-in-law, Mary Hille, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota; five nieces, Cathie Cordova, Carol Lukens, Sheila Kremer, Melissa Grabeck, and Rachel Hille; six nephews, Mark Foley, Richard Sutera, Joe Foley, Steve Foley, Bob Hille, Jr., and Bryan Hille; aunts, Ida Brady, Delores Cottrell, Betty Meyer, Maurina HIlle; uncle, L.E. "Shorty" Fischer; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elda; his father, Oscar; brother, Robert; two brothers in infancy and nephew, James Foley.
At his request, no funeral services will be held. A private family inurnment of his ashes will be held at a later date.