Eldon Fred Hill, MD

Eldon Fred Hill, a retired Obstetrician-Gynecologist, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023, at the age of 102, in Redmond, WA. Eldon was born in 1921 to Harold and Anna Hills in Loyal, WI.

After completing his undergraduate studies and pharmacy training, Eldon relocated to Madison, WI, to pursue his medical degree. Following his service in the Navy, he completed his internship at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, and met his future wife, Josephine (Joey) Dedolph. They settled in Spring Valley, WI, where Eldon established his General Practice, from 1949 to 1959. Following the rich experiences of being a Family Physician, the family moved to Salt Lake City for Eldon’s 3-year residency in OB-GYN. In 1962, Eldon and his family moved to Eau Claire, WI, where Eldon and Joey raised their family. They eventually separated. Eldon continued to practice as an OB-GYN, until his retirement at 65 years of age due to Meniere’s disease.

In 2014, Eldon decided to give back to the community that raised him in Loyal by donating the majority of his estate to endowments at the Eau Claire Community Foundation that benefit Loyal students. He was inspired by the Draper and Hills families, as well as Anna Hills, Bernice Draper, her parents, and Bessie Edsall, who instilled in him the importance of education and saving for the future. The Draper Hills Scholarships were established to support graduates of Loyal High School who have demonstrated exceptional talents and are likely to benefit from post-secondary education in both academic and vocational areas. The Financial Literacy Endowment supports a full-time teacher to provide financial literacy education to students in grades K-12 in Loyal, with evening classes available for adults as well. Eldon’s generosity will continue to impact the community for years to come.

Eldon’s last major donation was a $150,000 matching grant towards the City of Loyal Splash Pad Project. Funding for the Project is almost complete.