2023 Brantford Expositor, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. A welcome email is on its way. Kenneth E. Hill February 18, 1944 - November 8, 2022 (78 years old) Chili, Wisconsin Give a memorial tree Plant a tree Light a candle Illuminate their memory Kenneth E. Hill Obituary We are sad to announce that on November 8, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Kenneth E. Hill of Chili, Wisconsin, born in Marshfield, Wisconsin. 423-636-8007. He attended Isaar School until 8th grade and graduated from Seymour High School in 1970. The statement notes that Hill was active in GREs U.S. and European markets, including GRE Germany. The multi-millionaire industrialist, who also owned many other businesses on Six Nations that employ hundreds of people, reportedly died on the weekend while in Miami, Fla. Sending my condolences and many prayers out to Kenny's family and friends, I grew up with Kenny and his brother Lane in the same neighborhood, I know his passing has defistadied his family and especially Lane. He. A 17-year-old boy was found outside an "educational facility" with a stab wound. I know we all will meet again someday, until then, watch over all those precious children and grandchildren.. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth A. Hill Sr. to show support. View Tribute Book Events Ken Hill,aprominent businessman fromSix Nations of the Grand River andco-owner ofthe Grand River Enterprises (GRE) cigarette company, has died in Miami, Fla. Steve Williams, president of GRE, told CBC News he learned of Hill's deaththrough family this morning. According to Ken's wishes, family and friends are invited to gather and share stories and celebrate his life at Isaar Inn on Saturday, February 19, 2022 starting at 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Write your message of sympathy today. He will be missed," read a Facebook post fromAPC United Late Model Series, a page for an Ontario race car league. Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Together they spent a year in Finland teaching at Reisjarvi Christian College. We are sad to announce that on November 25, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Kenneth A. Hill Sr. of Bonita Springs, Florida, born in New Britain, Connecticut. Ken always had to have music playing - even if it could not be heard over the chainsaw or mower he was running. "He helped a lot of peoplein the community and surrounding areas. Brian Rizzetto is a former employee and general manager of Hills junior hockey teams. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright The Mining Journal | https://www.miningjournal.net | 249 W. Washington, Marquette, MI 49855 | 906-228-2500. Ken is survived by his loving wife Sandy; brother and best friend, Glenn (Sherry) Hill; nephews: Aaron (Ann), Adam (Jackie) and Alex (Kelly) Hill and their children Eliza, Dominick and Porter Hill; Jaelyn and Easton Hill; and Dylan and Harper Hill; brothers-in-law: Bruce Vande Corput (friend Amy) and Chuck Vande Corput; sister-in-law, Gina (Doug) Moser; nieces: Mckenna Gipp (friend Luke) and Kendal (Alex) Alberth and their daughters: Annabelle and Adelynn; nephews: Tanner (fianc Kimberly), Devin and Isaac Moser; Godmother, Rose Hill; Aunts: Dorothy Dimmer and Shirley (Gene) Kropp, and numerous cousins. To order Six Nations entrepreneur Ken Hill dies at age 62, Everybody is in shock and were still trying to find out more about what happened, Steve Williams, president of Grand River Enterprises, said on Monday. (56 years old). Hill and Jerry Montour, one of his partners at Grand River Enterprises, took over the Brantford Golden Eagles junior B hockey team in the early 2000s. He was very passionate in what he believed in and I think thats whats going to continue with his kids who someday may take over.. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. At one point in the mid-2000s, according to the Spectators investigation, GRE was selling 2.2 billion cigarettes a year 70 cigarettes per second. Aside from GRE, Hill had been involved in a number of different ventures the Wahta Springs bottled water company, a construction company, the Brantford Golden Eagles junior hockey team, and a gas bar and convenience store at Six Nations, among others. In the interim, Hill had been ordered to pay Beaver hundreds of thousands of dollars in court costs alone. Ken Hill By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press SIX NATIONSOne of Canada's most successful Indigenous businessmen, Ken Hill, died in his sleep while staying in Miami, Florida on January 18, 2021 at the age of 62. The cause of his death has not been released. November 25, 2022 Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the Entombment Service. He was born March 1st, 1932 to Walter and Mary Hill in El Paso, Texas. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He wanted to give you the ability to run the businesses but, at the same time, make sure you always knew who the boss was.. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Carlson Funeral Home 45 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. After short stints at UW Stevens Point and Packerland Packing, Ken . He faced numerous court cases related to selling contraband cigarettes and was involved in a high-profile child support case in 2018. Glen Murray, a former Winnipeg mayor and Ontario Liberal cabinet minister, expressed his condolences on social media. Jonathan Massari admitted he plotted to kill Lorenzo Giordano and Rocco Sollecito and admitted to being part of the conspiracy to murder Vincenzo and Giuseppe Falduto. Hill was one of the founders and majority stakeholder in the on-reserve tobacco manufacturer. The cause of his death has not been released. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. The multi-millionaire industrialist, who also owned many other businesses on Six Nations that employ hundreds of people, reportedly died on the weekend while in Miami, Fla. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Throughout his life, he enjoyed woodworking, music and singing. The only thing that came out of Kens mouth was that he wanted to make sure if he had his name on a team he was going to give the boys every opportunity to be treated top-notch.. Injecting the team with resources that werent previously available, Hill was rewarded at the end of the 2008-09 season when the Golden Eagles won Brantfords first Sutherland Cup provincial junior B championship since 1941. Our teams were getting shellacked, said Rizzetto. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Kenneth A. Hill Sr. Obituary We are sad to announce that on November 25, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Kenneth A. Hill Sr. of Bonita Springs, Florida, born in New Britain, Connecticut. He was a big fan of Summerfest and Mile of Music. Ken took great pride in the "eastern Isaar" homestead they built in 1984, in what started as a cornfield. Ken served in the Navy from 1955 until 1959. OBITUARY Kenneth Shaw December 12, 1932 - March 2, 2023. Williams said Hill contributed to his community. IN THE CARE OF. He was also involved in creating theDreamcatcher Charitable Foundation, which provides grants to Indigenous people and organizations. We encountered an issue signing you up. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. [CDATA[ to the family or plant a tree This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Kenneth Edward Hill Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 21, 2023, at the age of 72, Kenneth Edward Hill (Lexington, South Carolina) passed away. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Above all, Ken loved having FUN with his wife, family and friends of all ages. Ken and Pirjo attended Laestadian Lutheran Churches in Ishpeming and later in Brainerd, Minnesota, where they settled after retirement. , with files from Samantha Craggs and Jorge Barrera, Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He had a lot of property in Caledonia and the States. He liked it loud - cranking up the finals of "American Idol" and "The Voice" occasionally to the point of blowing a speaker! Kenneth James Bradley Obituary. We are sad to announce that on February 6, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Kenneth James Bradley of Rock Hill, South Carolina. There is no photo or video of Kenneth A. Hill Sr..Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. There is no photo or video of Kenneth James Bradley.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. For years, he and his arsenal of lawyers have launched appeal after appeal of countless court orders, including one where he must pay Beaver $33,183 a month in interim child support based on his non-taxable 2015 income of $2,108,500, wrote Toronto Sun courts columnist Michele Mandel. He is survived by his children and extended family and we, at GRE, would like to extend our condolences and ask for privacy at this time, said Williams. On Saturday, July 30th, 2022, Kenneth P. Hill passed away peacefully at the age of 81, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 62. He was a strong community builder and brilliant entrepreneur who cared deeply for his familyandcommunity," he wrote on Twitter. He was a strong community builder and brilliant entrepreneur who cared deeply for his family & community. BUFFALO, MN - Kenneth Gerald Hill passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 85 on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, in Buffalo, Minnesota. Their faith was most important, a sustaining power through lifes joys and challenges. Ken Hill, a prominent businessman from Six Nations of the Grand River and co-owner of the Grand River Enterprises (GRE) cigarette company, has died in Miami, Fla. Steve Williams, president of. Kenny was very welcoming of the series since his purchase of the speedway and we were honoured to have been included in the tracks rebirth under his and his teams vision for the speedway.. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth Hill of Montevideo, Minnesota, born in Morris, Minnesota, who passed away on July 26, 2021, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was born to Ernest and Fanny (Wuottinen). 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Funeral Home website by. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. He was a strong community builder and brilliant entrepreneur who cared deeply for his family & community. Kenneth F. Hill, age 69, lifelong resident of Isaar, Wisconsin, passed away on February 13, 2022. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Ken Hill, co-founder of the successful Grand River Enterprises on Six Nations of the Grand River, has died. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Write your message of sympathy today. Welcoming him into Heaven are his parents; in-laws: Herb and Dorothy Vande Corput; Godfather, Alois "Ollie" Leisgang; stepdad, Jerry Johnson; and other relatives. It was love at first sight when Ken Hill saw Pirjo Poytakangas at church in Hancock, Michigan. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Everybody is in shock and were still trying to find out more about what happened, Steve Williams, president of Grand River Enterprises, said on Monday. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. At one point, he co-owned a junior B hockey team, the Brant Golden Eagles, and the Jukasa Motor Speedway. He was born September 22, 1956 in Gainesville, Florida to the late James and Estella Hill. Kenneth Murray Hill September 27, 1940 - February 3, 2021 IN THE CARE OF Lakeshore Memorial Services Kenneth M. Hill, age 80 of Holland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Florida. This was just the tip of the iceberg of the mans generosity. A spokesperson for Six Nations said a statement about Hills death likely would be issued on Tuesday. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. Kenneth will be laid to rest in Glen Abbey . Ken Hill may well be the wealthiest Indigenous businessman in Canada. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 125 Idletime Drive, Greeneville, TN, 37743 Private family entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. He was a strong Six Nation community supporter, involved in a number of charitable initiatives and local businesses, GRE president Steve Williams said in a statement. Also mourning his passing are many, MANY friends who he considered extended family. His writing hobby resulted in the publication of four books for children. He was a strong community builder and brilliant entrepreneur who cared deeply for his family & community. append(''); As part of the court case, Hill indicated in 2017 that he earned an income of $2,109,504 per year, which was not subject to income tax. Upgrade now. A favorite mutual hobby was gardening. In recent years, Hill had been fighting an acrimonious, expensive, high-profile child and spousal support case with Brittany Beaver, the mother of their son. </p> <p>Survived by his bride of 62 years Jeanette, daughters Victoria and Becki, grandchildren Kristopher (Alicia), Kassie, Stephane, Lily, and great granddaughter Zoe. Funding from Dreamcatcher has covered the travel expenses of a young man teaching Indigenous dance, and helped the parents of a large struggling family keep their kids involved in competitive hockey, among many other endeavours. After short stints at UW Stevens Point and Packerland Packing, Ken began a 42+ year career at Appleton Papers, retiring in 2014. There are no events at this time. He had Six Nations support of charities and local construction companies. God called Pirjo to heavens home in 2016. By 2006, GRE had signed a reported $70-million deal to be the official supplier of cigarettes to the German army, the first foreign company to win a contract with Germanys Ministry of Defence. Six Nations businessman Ken Hill, co-founder of the Grand River Enterprises cigarette company, died on the weekend during a visit to Miami, Fla. Hill, who was 62, and business partner Jerry Montour of Hamilton turned GRE into a global player in the cigarette market, with annual sales that may have exceeded $300 million by the mid-2000s, according to a 2006 Spectator investigation. Kenny Hill Six Nations Death Kenny Hill died in January 2021, at age 62, in Miami Florida. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Hill gave him $15,000, said Rizzetto. After Hurricane Dorian in 2019, Hill sent three jets loaded with relief aid to the Bahamas, where he also ownsproperty.